Pathway Group
Vocational Tutors – Alternative Provision
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Vocational Tutors – Alternative Provision (Catering, Hair & Beauty, Sport, Health & Social Care, Childcare)
About the Role
Are you passionate about vocational education and making a real impact on the lives of young people who need extra support? Pathway Academy Zone in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for Vocational Tutors to help shape an exceptional alternative provision setting.
This is not a standard teaching role—you’ll be delivering practical, engaging sessions while contributing to the development of a new school. You’ll work with small groups and individuals to help learners rediscover their potential and build confidence in vocational subjects.
Location & Contract Type
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 3LJ) | Permanent | Full-time | Term time only
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Small, supportive learning environments
- Full school holidays and term-time contract
- Protected CPD time
- Salary progression linked to performance and school growth
- Training in:
- Trauma-informed practice
- SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) strategies
- Team Teach de-escalation techniques
- Support with vocational qualifications and alternative accreditation
- Commitment to safeguarding, leadership vision, and staff development
About Pathway Academy Zone
You will work in a new, evolving school where your expertise directly influences how learning is delivered. With direct access to leadership, you’ll help craft a progressive alternative provision where young people thrive.
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Key perks include:
- Low staff turnover and strong working relationships
- Small group teaching with tangible student progress visible
- Clear support structure and leadership focused on safeguarding and ambition
Subject Expertise Required
We’re seeking passionate vocational trainers with expertise in at least one of the following:
- Catering
- Hair & Beauty
- Sport
- Health & Social Care
- Childcare
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver engaging, hands-on vocational sessions tailored to learner needs
- Support the Career Pathways programme, enhancing:
- Employability skills
- Personal development
- Life skills and social responsibility
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning challenges
- Work collaboratively with learners who have:
- SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) needs
- Additional learning barriers
- Foster strong tutor-learner relationships to improve engagement and behaviour
- Track learner progress, maintaining clear records and identifying next steps
- Develop pathways to qualifications and progressions for all learners
Experience & Requirements
Essential
✔ Demonstrated expertise in one or more vocational fields (industry experience counts) ✔ Experience supporting or teaching young people, preferably within alternatives provision (PRU, AP, or similar) ✔ Ability to engage and inspire learners who may be disengaged, disaffected, or otherwise struggling to thrive ✔ Strong behaviour management skills ✔ Clear communication, resilience, resourcefulness, and adaptability ✔ Relevant qualifications or industry experience in your field
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Desirable
✔ Experience working with students with SEMH or SEN needs ✔ Previous role in alternative provision or PRUs ✔ Formal teaching training or assessor qualifications (eager to do courses doesn’t count) ✔ Experience with Team Teach or de-escalation training
Leadership & Support
- Backed by an experienced headteacher with a proven vision for alternative provision
- Leadership team with specialist insights in working with young people who need alternative support pathways
- Collaborative approach where staff ideas are welcomed and put into action
Safeguarding
Pathway Group takes safeguarding seriously and adheres to all policies: Solid background checks are mandatory, including: ✔ Enhanced DBS checks ✔ Safer recruitment procedures Successful completion of full references checks prior to interview
How to Apply
If you’d like to build something from the ground up, engage learners at a critical stage of development, and take on meaningful impact — we want to hear from you.
Apply directly via Pathway Group’s recruitment portal (link provided in full job ad). Get ready to create exceptional opportunities for young people everywhere.
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