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Vocational Tutor in Creative and Digital Technologies

Guildford GU1 1EZ

Key information

Pay
£30,152 to £35,317 a year
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
2 Sep 2026
Closing date
23 Sep 2026

About this role

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, versatile and digitally confident Vocational Tutor in Digital & Creative Technologies to join our team and deliver engaging, industry-relevant learning across a broad range of creative and digital disciplines.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a diverse skill set who can work confidently across traditional subject boundaries. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and learning across areas including Art & Design, ICT and Esports, using digital technologies to support creative practice, technical development and vocational learning.This is a permanent, full-time position at our Guilford College campus.What do you need to be successful as a vocational trainer at Activate Learning?We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring a combination of digital, creative and technical skills to the role, alongside the ability to engage and inspire learners with different interests, abilities and career aspirations. We would welcome applications from applicants that have skills within Photography, Printmaking and Digital Skills within the Adobe Suite. As well, the knowledge of managing our Digital Skills Centre, which incorporates a Podcasting Room and Music Studio.It would be vital that the applicant be flexible within their workflow, between multiple subject areas and specialisms.What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory,three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.Learn more about Teachers at Activate LearningWho we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing

Company benefits

Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.

Learning and Development

continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.

Teaching Support

Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.

Pension Schemes

Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff

Generous Annual Leave

Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Competitive salaries

Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.

On-Site Facilities

Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeingApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.