Vocational Instructor

The Limes College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vocational Instructor to deliver high-quality vocational courses, with a focus on construction-related disciplines from City & Guilds. This innovative facility will offer construction-related courses leading to City & Guilds qualifications, preparing students for successful careers in the industry. This position is term time plus 5 INSET Days following usual work pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm; Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in the construction industry and vocational setting; Relevant vocational qualification in construction or a related field; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels; Strong knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and vocational training frameworks; Familiarity with health and safety regulations in construction training environments; A passion for empowering learners through practical education. The school can offer you: Local Government Pension Scheme; An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives; A programme of professional development for staff at all levels; Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme; Staff who are supportive towards each other; Free access to an on-site gym; Term time hours. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your supporting statement. The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information, please visit The Limes College website. Visits are welcome by arrangement. Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2026. Interviews: To be confirmed. Safeguarding Statement Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children). This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited