Instructor - PSHE

Vinney Green Secure Children’s Home provides a safe, nurturing environment where young people can benefit from high-quality care, education and opportunities to develop vocational and essential life skills. As a Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Instructor, you will work closely with our Education team to create, source and deliver engaging lessons. You will support young people in navigating their current circumstances while equipping them with the knowledge, confidence and skills needed for a positive future beyond Vinney Green.

What you will be doing:

• Design and implement an engaging, relevant subject curriculum, including schemes of work, and deliver lessons for up to 24 children and young people in groups of 2–4.
• Assess, monitor and record the progress and achievements of assigned pupils, reporting information back to the Head or Deputy Head of Education.
• Ensure that pupils’ work is marked and up-to-date with clear feedback provided to support their progress.
• Build positive and effective relationships with our children and young people, many of whom have experienced complex trauma, and support the development of their social skills, confidence and self‑esteem.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including behaviour management records and daily logs for each young person.

What we need from you:

• Hold a GCSE in English and maths (grade 4 or above) or an equivalent qualification relevant to working with children and young people.
• Have considerable experience of working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Have good interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively de‑escalate conflict and communicate concerns to relevant managers.
• Although not essential, have a teaching and/or training qualification or experience with young people aged 11‑18.
• It would be beneficial to have experience in a specialist setting, e.g., SEND provision in a mainstream school, a special school or specialist unit, particularly with pupils who present with SEMH needs.

What you need to know:

• This is a limited‑term contract ending 31 August 2027.
• Employment requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• The salary is plus a secure unit allowance of £2,903.04 per annum, pro‑rated to hours worked and enhancements for Sunday and Bank Holiday working.
• Young people can present physically threatening behaviour, and the environment can become tense and anxiety‑provoking; surveillance cameras are in use in most areas of the building.
• Vinney Green operates a full non‑smoking environment.
• Staff must leave personal belongings in a provided locker upon entering the building and may be required to undertake a further physical fitness check.
• This role is demanding and physically active; however, it will be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do.

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th July 2026.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:

• As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro‑rata), employee wellbeing support, and access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
• We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and providing a recognised training and development offer that helps make a long‑term difference in work.
• As an office‑based position, you’ll be part of a team. If you need specialist expertise or just a bit of advice from someone who’s been there and done it, it’s right there for you.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring all staff are given the right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect.