Vocational Trainer – Business and Management – Mid Essex
Job Ref No. ECC0-137S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: £29,468 to £34,668 per annum (full time equivalent)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 14/05/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc
Please note this opportunity is being offered on a part time basis working 22.2 hours per week with a pro rata salary of up to £20,800 per annum.
The successful candidate will be required to deliver training throughout the Mid Essex area.
ACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county. Our aim is to provide learners with as many ways to flourish as possible, to be there in communities across Essex, to make a difference to residents and businesses, so they can make a difference for themselves and to the places that they live in.
We are seeking a Vocational Trainer to deliver engaging Business and Management courses to our adult learners in a supportive community learning environment. You'll help our learners to build practical skills, confidence, and employability.
Accountabilities
* Deliver high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching, learning and assessment within a designated vocational area, both in person and online, to ensure learners achieve planned outcomes.
* Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials that reflect sector practice, employer expectations and awarding body criteria to provide relevant and compliant learning experiences. Prepare learners for assessment, ensuring timely completion and achievement of qualifications and professional standards.
* Design and adapt delivery to meet individual learning needs and embed English, maths, digital and employability skills where appropriate to enhance learner capability.
* Use appropriate diagnostic and formative assessment tools to track progress, provide constructive feedback, and support improvement for successful learner outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safeguarding and Prevent, actively promote equality of opportunity and wellbeing across all aspects of service delivery ensuring all staff and learners feel respected, supported and able to thrive to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
* Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress and achievement using ACL-approved systems to support monitoring and reporting requirements.
* Collaborate with colleagues, employers and partners to ensure programmes meet sector demand and provide clear progression routes.
* Engage in professional development, standardisation and quality improvement activities to ensure currency of vocational knowledge and pedagogical practice.
* Work flexibly to meet the business needs of the service. Other duties may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature of the post.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Educated to RQF Level 4 or above in a relevant vocational area (or equivalent professional experience).
* Occupationally competent in delivering qualifications up to and including Level 5.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and up-to-date occupational expertise in a relevant vocational field.
* Proven experience in teaching, training or assessing adults or apprentices, preferably in FE or work-based learning.
* Strong planning, organisational and communication skills with the ability to adapt delivery for diverse learner needs.
* Competent in the use of e-learning platforms, digital tools and online delivery methods.
* Commitment to inclusive education, safeguarding and continuous improvement in teaching practice.
Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk.
Essex Recruitment Team
County Hall, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1QH Telephone: 0
Email: resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
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