Job Title: Vocational Tutor (DT / Hairdressing / Hair & Beauty) Location: Bishopton PRU Contract Type: Part-time, ongoing Working Hours: Afternoons only, up to five afternoons per week (Monday–Friday) Role Overview Bishopton PRU is seeking qualified Vocational Tutors to deliver engaging and supportive practical sessions in Design & Technology (DT) and Hairdressing and/or Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy. This role involves working with secondary-aged pupils who have Special Educational Needs (SEND) and behavioural challenges. Tutors will deliver vocational learning through a combination of 1:1 and small group work, supporting pupils to develop practical skills, confidence, and positive engagement with learning. Key Responsibilities Deliver vocational sessions in DT and/or Hairdressing / Hair & Beauty during afternoon timetable slots Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Adapt delivery to meet individual learning, behavioural, and emotional needs Plan session-level activities in line with an existing curriculum framework Develop or adapt resources required to deliver sessions effectively Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment Liaise with PRU staff to monitor progress and behaviour Uphold safeguarding and professional standards at all times Curriculum & Planning The overall curriculum is already set Tutors will be responsible for session-level planning, tailoring delivery to pupil needs Resources to deliver sessions will need to be developed or adapted by the tutor Essential Requirements Teaching qualification: PGCE, CertEd, QTS, or QTLS Minimum Level 3 qualification in the relevant vocational subject (DT or Hairdressing / Hair & Beauty) Experience teaching or tutoring young people Experience working with SEND learners and/or pupils with behavioural needs Ability to engage, motivate, and manage pupils in a PRU setting Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) Desirable Experience Background as a SEND tutor, secondary school teacher, or vocational college tutor Experience in alternative provision, PRUs, or specialist education settings Strong behaviour management skills Suitable Candidates May Include Qualified SEND tutors Secondary teachers with a vocational specialism Vocational college tutors with experience working with young people Practitioners with industry experience and a recognised teaching qualification About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. How to apply Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on or email visionteacher