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Vocational Instructor

Kibble -
Glasgow

Job details

£32,409 - £45,828 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GTCS
Microsoft Office
Driving
Construction experience
Communication skills
Horticulture

Full job description

Staff Benefits at Kibble

Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

About Kibble

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

What is the Job Function?

As a Vocational Instructor, you will be a key member of the Education Team at Kibble’s Skills Academy. You will play a lead role in supporting young people to develop meta-skills alongside meaningful vocational skills. Depending on your background and experience, you will deliver high-quality, hands-on learning in areas such as horticulture, construction, mechanics, green skills and sustainability, enterprise, or other relevant vocational disciplines. You will support young people to build confidence, independence, and transferable skills for future pathways.

Main Duties:

Inspire young people through practical, hands-on vocational learning experiences across
Deliver high-quality instruction in your specialist area (e.g. horticulture, construction, mechanics, sustainability, enterprise or other relevant disciplines).
Adapt learning to meet the individual needs of young people, supporting engagement and achievement.
Prepare and deliver relevant qualification work/resource materials, and assess, record and report on progress.
Support the development of positive work behaviours, employability skills, and resilience.
Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety.
Contribute to wider Skills Academy projects and initiatives, which may include enterprise, or community-based activities.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consistent and supportive learning environment.
To safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.

Any other reasonable duties as required by The Skills Academy management team

What qualifications and experience are we looking for?

Experience delivering vocational training or practical skills
Relevant qualifications in your own discipline e.g. horticulture, construction, mechanics etc
Experience in youth training and working with young people is essential.
GTCS registration is desirable, and not essential.
Demonstrating a clear commitment to continuing professional development, for example, studying towards a qualification in or relating to additional support needs.
Excellent communication skills.
Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
Competent in Microsoft Office Skills.

Safe Crisis Training (SCM)

Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.

Notes

This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.
The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

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