Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Teacher

LOCATION:

Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2DR

REPORTS TO:

Vice Principal

SALARY:

26,976.89 - 35,514.40

HOURS:

35 hours per week -Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. Term Time only

DBS:

Enhanced check required

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

We're excited to be recruiting for our next Teacher!

We're looking for someone who specialises in one of the following areas:

Horticulture, Sport & Health Lifestyle, or Employability.

Petty Pool Trust is officially World Class to work for in 2024 by Best Companies.

Our values:

Ambitious - Striving for excellence in everything we do Brave - Fearless in our boldness Creative - exploring innovation and embracing change Collaborative - feeling valued and adding value

Summary

Responsible for the efficient and effective running of your department, you will plan, deliver and assess learners with High Needs on 16-19 Study Programmes. This will include the design & production of appropriate learning and assessment materials and the practical delivery of sessions for accredited qualifications ranging from pre-entry to Level 1, depending on course / cohort.

The role will also include the pastoral care of learners on your course.

Responsibilities

Initial, diagnostic, baseline and ongoing assessments in vocational area and also functional skills using BKSB To set appropriate SMART targets via the Individual Learning Plans (ILP) To carry out regular reviews; record, track, monitor and report on learner progress and complete evaluations To produce detailed Schemes for Learning for the curriculum pathway To prepare appropriate learning and assessment materials To deliver high quality lessons To identify opportunities for learners to demonstrate competence and collect evidence To identify valid and sufficient evidence and sources of evidence to meet national standards To deliver training & education to prescribed standards, meeting the requirements of funding bodies To teach in a variety of styles To individualise personalise learning for all To manage Learner Mentors effectively to maximise learning, providing them with clear instructions To plan Internal Work Experience and provide Learner Mentors with guidance to support learners. To accurately assess and record students additional support requirements, building on EHC plans To report and log student incidents allowing a comprehensive case of additional support to be compiled To comply with Safeguarding and Prevent policy and procedures at all times, ensuring the safety of all learners To provide a positive role model for all students and act as a Personal Tutor providing pastoral care and support To deliver group tutorial sessions, 1:1 tutorial discussions and monitor target setting and progress To develop learner's skills for work and life to meet individual personal, social & wellbeing needs To plan & deliver an Enrichment programme of activities to enhance the learner experience of college life To motivate, advise and support students at all times To work as part of a team sharing ideas and experiences To promote and maintain a stimulating, progressive classroom environment Responsibilities To demonstrate consistent confidentiality in all matters concerning students To take responsibility for students when taking part in off-site activities To take responsibility for students whilst transporting them in Petty Pool Trust vehicles To take responsibility for maintaining Health & Safety on and off site, undertaking relevant risk assessment activity To organise and facilitate suitable vocational work placements for learners on the course to be accessed on a rota basis To utilise existing links to enhance the course and develop new community projects through partnership opportunities To be proactive in cultivating new links with industry and organisations active in the vocational area To participate in college observation systems in order to quality assure Teaching, Learning and Assessment To take part in training and CPD opportunities and required by the college To take part in residential holidays as required by the college To support the ethos of the college and promote equality and diversity To be flexible and easily able to adapt to changes in duties, routine and circumstances To accept the daily fluctuations within the organisation and support requirements of learners

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above Hold a higher-level qualification in specific Vocational Area Hold or be working towards a PGCE / Cert.Ed. qualification OR Hold or be working towards PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS qualification
Desirable

Knowledge of digital editing packages such as Adobe Express, Canva, Photoshop etc Knowledge of using iPads and Apps such as IMovie, Green Screen and Podcasts Educated to Degree level or above Experience of people with learning disabilities Experience of working within Further Education Experience of teaching Functional Skills Hold or be working towards ECDL or equivalent IT qualification Hold or be working towards a Basic First Aid Certificate Hold or be working towards qualifications in Safeguarding and Prevent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Previous experience of delivering accredited learning Excellent organisational skills Excellent ICT skills Ability to meet legal requirements & understanding of Health & safety legislation Ability to multi task and plan ahead Ability to work within financial budgetary controls Ability to give effective feedback Awareness of group dynamics Full clean drivers licence (Manual Car) Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Desirable

Experience of planning programmes for learners between pre-entry & level 1 Experience of providing pastoral care through the personal tutor role Understanding of Initial, Diagnostic and Baseline Assessments Previous experience of BKSB Functional Skills package Understanding of target setting and monitoring of progress Experience of contextualising Functional skills into a range of skill areas (Vocational & ILS) Experience & understanding of college systems Knowledge of recent developments / legislation in FE Knowledge of additional support requirements / High needs learners

Staff Benefits:

Working 41 weeks per year (term time) 11 weeks holiday On-site parking Company Sick pay (after passing probationary period) Employee Assistant Programme Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking, or cycling Bike rack Eye care vouchers Company pension Smart casual dress
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,976.89-35,514.40 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you hold a PGCE qualification? If no to the above, are you working towards a PGCE qualification?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (Manual) (required)
Work Location: In person