Job Description

Cooking, Horticulture & Life Skills Instructor

Organisation:

Grow Your Potential

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary:

21,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent | Term-time only (40 weeks)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Start Date:

September 2025 or earlier by negotiation

Give Young People a Second Chance - Teach Skills That Last a Lifetime

At

Grow Your Potential

, we believe every young person deserves a second chance -- an opportunity to

explore who they are

,

learn life-changing skills

, and

build a meaningful future

.

We are a specialist

Alternative Provision

working with learners aged 11-16 who may have been excluded or struggled in mainstream school. We are now looking for a passionate and resilient

Cooking, Horticulture & Life Skills Instructor

to join our growing team.

This is not a traditional teaching role. You'll be delivering

practical, creative, and therapeutic learning experiences

in small groups (maximum 6 students), while also teaching

PSHE

and mentoring learners to support their

wellbeing and personal development

.

This could be a

fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in education

-- we offer a structured development plan and professional growth pathway for the right candidate.

Your Role Will Include:

Delivering

cooking, gardening, and life skills sessions

that teach healthy living, independence, and teamwork. Teaching

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education)

to build confidence, emotional literacy, and social understanding. Acting as a

wellbeing mentor

for a small group of learners. Supporting students with behaviour regulation and emotional needs through trauma-informed approaches. Creating engaging, safe, and meaningful sessions for learners to

develop real-world skills and self-confidence

. Collaborating with the wider team to track progress and shape personal development plans. Supporting learners to

prepare for adulthood

, employment, and independent living.

You'll Need:

A background in

catering, horticulture, life skills, youth work, or vocational training

. Confidence in delivering sessions to small groups (maximum 6). Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills, grounded in empathy and patience. Passion for working with learners who need a nurturing, creative and structured approach.

Desirable (But Not Essential):

Experience in education, alternative provision, or working with SEND/SEMH. Food Hygiene certification or relevant vocational qualifications. PTLLS / AET or willingness to undertake training. Experience mentoring or delivering PSHE/wellbeing support.

What You Get as Part of Our Team:

?

Term-time only (40-week) contract

- 38 academic weeks + 5 inset days ?

3 paid holidays

outside of academic term ?

An additional week's wage on us

(end-of-year bonus) ?

Paid lunches

provided on-site daily ?

Free staff trips and enrichment outings

?

A team-building day each year

?

Clear professional development and training plan

-- perfect for career starters ?

Positive team culture

that puts wellbeing and mutual support at the heart of what we do

Apply Today

To apply, please send your

CV and a short covering letter

to:

admin@growyourpotential.org.uk

Deadline:

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Informal visits are welcomed -- come and meet our team and see what makes us different.

Grow Your Potential is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 21,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025