Teacher - Vocational Studies

Keighley College are seeking a Teacher of Vocational Studies to deliver high-quality, practical teaching. You will support learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for employment or further training in trade-based areas. A key part of the role is to support learners of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs, by adapting teaching methods and providing clear, structured guidance in a safe workshop or classroom environment. You will help learners develop essential employability skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time management.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that the preparation, marking, assessment and moderation are completed promptly and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Effectively manage the delivery of vocational units to each individual learner, including appropriate support where necessary.
• Continuously demonstrate a commitment towards further professional development including the application of new technologies to improve the effectiveness of learning management.
• Ensure that EHCPs are updated and reviewed regularly.

About You

We are seeking a motivated, practical, and supportive practitioner who is passionate about helping learners succeed in Vocational Studies, including trade-based pathways. The successful candidate will be confident working with a wide range of abilities and committed to developing learners’ skills, independence, and employability. You will be able to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences linked to trade-related subjects, helping students build both practical skills and workplace behaviours. You will be patient, adaptable, and able to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where learners feel confident to develop and practise new skills. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, acting as a role model and supporting them to develop confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic. Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff, you will track progress, provide guidance, and help learners achieve their qualifications and progress into further training, apprenticeships, or employment.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: Curriculum and Management – 44 days plus bank holidays. Curriculum Support and Business Support – 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications: PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa and gym.
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Flexible opportunities vary between roles.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and online checks and must have two satisfactory references. A criminal offence exists for applying if barred from regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect and equity.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.