Instructor vacancy in Thames Valley and Oxford ()

Are you looking for a role where you can inspire young people, work with a highly motivated team and make a difference in your local community? If yes, we may have the opportunity you’re looking for!

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced high quality instructors to work as part the SkillForce West of England & South Wales team, delivering a range of qualifications and awards that allow our students to achieve their potential and progress. Instructors need to be able to motivate and inspire students, unlocking their potential and improving their life chances. We aim to support schools by improving student attendance and behaviour while increasing in the number of young people entering employment and progressing into education and training post 16.

SkillForce is a charity that works in partnership with schools, drawing upon the skills of predominantly but not exclusively ex-Forces personnel, to inspire young people to succeed. In partnership with schools we deliver a curriculum and activities that provide young people with knowledge, skills, experience and long term personal support and most importantly, the self belief to aspire and achieve. Our vision is that every young person, whatever their background or ability is given the chance to fulfil their true potential and become a valued member of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver the SkillForce curriculum and other courses and qualifications to students, including activities on residential courses, external trips, expeditions and income generation projects.

· Build rapport with the students constantly maintaining a professional manner while being flexible in approach to students and having the ability to adapt to individual learning styles.

· Be effective communicators with excellent team working skills and the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues, schools and young people.

· Create a positive and supportive learning environment for our young people, adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

· Develop creative and innovative programmes and schemes of works for our students within the criteria set out by awarding bodies ensuring accurate timetabling of syllabus to meet prescribed deadlines.

· Produce and implement risk assessments to ensure our duty of care is adhered to.

· Assess and moderate work, reporting on progress and ensure the students progress as planned.



Key Skills/Qualifications required:

· Ideally will hold a Level 4 Certificate in Education or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake training to achieve this.

· Must be qualified to a minimum Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.

· To hold a full driving licence, ideally including category D1 (or be willing to work towards D1 if not currently held).

· Experience of working effectively with challenging young people, under performers and gifted individuals.

· Experience of producing schemes of work and lesson plans and planning educational activities.

· Knowledge of Diversity, Health & Safety, Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation.



One role will cover programme delivery in Bristol and South Wales, the other will cover delivery in the Thames Valley/Oxford area.
Working hours are 37.5 per week on a permanent contract working 49.6 weeks per year. Employment is likely to start in mid-October 2016.
If you would like more information, please contact the Area Manager Martin Bonner on 07823345627.


Please note, the closing date for applications is 6th October 2016. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.


SkillForce is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SkillForce is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.