Job Description:

Vocational Tutors – Alternative Provision ( Two or more of Catering, Hair & Beauty, Sport, Health & Social / Childcare)

At Pathway Academy Zone, you will be working with young people who need more than just lessons — they need structure, belief, and someone who can genuinely engage them.

We are a new school in North Northamptonshire, and because of that, this role is rare. You will not just be delivering a curriculum handed to you — you will help shape how learning is delivered here. You will have a direct line to leadership, real influence over the school’s development, and the opportunity to build something that lasts.

We are looking for Vocational Tutors who can deliver one or more of the following areas:

• Catering
• Hair and Beauty
• Sport
• Health & Social Care
• Childcare

Alongside vocational delivery, you will contribute to our wider Career Pathways programme, supporting employability skills, personal development, and citizenship.

You will work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, helping learners who may have faced barriers in mainstream education to re-engage and progress.

What You Will Be Doing

• Delivering engaging, practical sessions in one or more vocational subjects
• Supporting the Career Pathways programme, including employability, personal development, and life skills
• Adapting teaching approaches to suit individual learning needs
• Working closely with learners with SEMH and additional needs
• Building strong relationships to improve behaviour and engagement
• Monitoring progress and maintaining clear, accurate records
• Supporting learners towards positive outcomes, qualifications, and progression routes

What We Are Looking For

• Experience within two or more relevant vocational fields
• Experience working with young people, ideally within alternative provision or similar settings
• Ability to engage learners who may be disengaged from education
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Relevant vocational qualification or industry experience

Desirable:

Experience with SEN or SEMH learners

Experience in alternative provision or PRU settings

Teaching, training, or assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation training

Why Join Pathway Academy Zone

We are a new school. That means this is not a role where you clock in, follow a script, and clock out. It means you will be part of something being built — with real influence over how it grows.

Small group sizes with real, visible impact

Full school holidays – term-time contract

Strong leadership with a clear vision and safeguarding culture

Protected CPD time with weekly collaborative planning

Training in trauma-informed practice, SEMH, and behaviour de-escalation (Team Teach)

Support with vocational qualifications and alternative accreditation pathways

Opportunities to shape the curriculum and CPD offer

Salary progression linked to performance and school development

Leadership and Support

Pathway Academy Zone has an experienced headteacher in place with a clear vision for the school. You will be supported by a leadership team with strong experience in alternative provision and a commitment to getting it right — for staff as well as learners.

Safeguarding

Pathway Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes. References will be obtained prior to interview.