Class Instructor
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £25,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Paignton, EX2 4QD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Position: Vocational Instructor
Location: Paignton, Devon
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time
Salary Details: £25,000 per annum
We are looking for a motivated, skilled and resilient Vocational Instructor. The role will suit an instructor who can demonstrate energy, enthusiasm with a strong positive behaviour management ethos. Class sizes are small with TA support, all of our students need bespoke individualised learning.
Purpose of the Job:
- To teach a range of young people the majority of who will have either learning or behavioural difficulties or both.
- To be cognisant of different methods in which students learn and to apply these sympathetically within the structure of lessons.
- To maintain good professional practices.
- To help create a positive environment for each young person with particular reference to his or her safety, health and education.
Relevant Experience and Knowledge:-
Essential:
- Able to proficiently use tools and safely instruct and manage students to use them.
- Able to plan and prioritise workload.
- Ability to maintain judgement when working under pressure.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative.
- Ability to learn and develop new skills.
Desirable:
- Experience managing vocational projects.
- Cross-curricular working to incorporate National curriculum into practical learning.
- A significant level of teaching experience and relevant qualifications.
- Good standard of education achieved.
- Knowledge of child care law.
- Knowledge of child care protection issues.
Why work for us:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to progress in your career.
- Training opportunities either face to face or online.
- Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
- We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.
We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.