📍 Location: Basildon, Essex
💰 Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus
📅 Job Type: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
🕒 Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Direct learner contact: 9:00am - 2:30pm)
🚀 Start Date: September 2026 (with the opportunity to start sooner by supporting learners within the Hospitality provision)
Looking for a career where your practical skills can change lives?
New Chapter Tuition is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist vocational education provision to recruit a Vocational Instructor to join their growing team in Basildon.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in mechanics, engineering, sports coaching, youth work, cadets, vocational training or behaviour mentoring to inspire young people through practical, hands-on learning.
You'll support learners from KS3-KS5 with SEMH, ADHD, SEND, emotional and behavioural needs, and those who have experienced trauma, helping them rebuild confidence, develop practical skills and achieve positive futures.
The Role
As a Vocational Instructor, you will:
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Deliver engaging vocational learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8 learners.
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Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
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Support learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND and additional needs.
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Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies.
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Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.
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Promote confidence, resilience and independence.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to support learner progress.
About You
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as a:
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Mechanic or Motor Vehicle Technician
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Engineer
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Vocational Instructor
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Sports Coach
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Youth Worker
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Cadet Instructor or Armed Forces Instructor
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Behaviour Mentor/ Learning Mentor/ Teaching Assistant
You'll also have:
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Experience working with children and young people.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Experience supporting learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND or challenging behaviour.
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Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
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A trauma-informed, patient and resilient approach.
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A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
Previous experience delivering vocational or practical learning is advantageous but not essential. If you have transferable skills, a positive attitude and a desire to inspire young people, we'd love to hear from you.
What's on Offer?
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Salary: £21,731 - £25,758, Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
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Full-time, permanent role, Term-time only
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Opportunity to start before September within the Hospitality provision
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Excellent career progression opportunities
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Company pension
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Staff wellbeing initiatives
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Team celebrations and events
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
Why Join?
This is more than a vocational instructor role.
You'll become a mentor, role model and positive influence, helping young people overcome barriers, rediscover their confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in education, employment and life.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can combine your practical experience with the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exclusive opportunity
Salary description
£21731.00 - £25758.00 per year