Vocational Trainer – Early Years – South Essex
Permanent, Full Time
£29,468 to £34,668 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Basildon
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Closing Date: 14th May 2026
Please note this opportunity is being offered on a part time basis working 18.5 hours per week with a pro rata salary of up to £17,334 per annum.
The successful candidate will be required to deliver training throughout the South Essex area.
Adult Community Learning (ACL) is Essex County Council’s provider of lifelong learning opportunities for residents, helping them gain skills to progress in work, learning and life. The Vocational Trainer delivers engaging, high-quality teaching, training and assessment across a range of vocational areas and qualification levels, supporting learners to achieve recognised standards and positive progression outcomes.
The postholder will plan, deliver and assess learning in line with awarding body and quality assurance requirements, maintaining high expectations and inclusive approaches for all learners. They will draw upon sector-specific expertise to bring learning to life, using digital tools, practical demonstrations and real workplace examples.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and commits to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job under the Job Interview Scheme. Applicants may also be interviewed under veteran or care leaver schemes if they satisfy the role’s requirements.
Applicants will be required to have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, or be able to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
As part of employment with Essex County Council, the role may require a DBS check. Applicants will need to register with the DBS update service and keep the certificate up to date.
Benefits include support for unpaid carers, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Location: Basildon, Essex. Sector: Education. Job Role: Teacher.
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