Teacher of Vocational Subjects

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated teacher to join our vibrant vocational department.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an outstanding academy and develop your experience in a school environment?  Do you want to have a genuine impact on shaping our teaching and learning culture as well as accessing Trust wide mentoring, succession planning and career development?

There is a unique energy at The Priory Ruskin Academy; we are forward thinking, aspirational and dynamic but with a genuine warmth and supportive culture.  We are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to support and promote outstanding education to join Ruskin’s progressive and dynamic staff team. 

This is a temporary post and would suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher. Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers as well as those with experience of teaching these subjects in other educational settings. The post is temporary to start as soon as possible and would end on 31 August 2027. Part time would also be considered.

The vocational department are a small department currently consisting of 4 teachers. There is a variety of Level 2 and Level 3 courses offered. At Level 2 we offer Health and Social, Childcare and Hospitality and Catering. At Level 3 we offer Health and Social (BTEC) and T-Levels in Education (Assisting Teaching) and Health (Supporting Adult Nursing).

The successful candidate will teach a number of the vocational subjects we offer. Primarily Level 2 Hospitality and Catering and Level 3 Health and Social. Experience in one of these areas and a willingness to develop their understanding of other vocational areas would be advantageous.

As a MAT our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Mrs C Burton or Mrs A Wilson, PA’s to Headteacher, on View phone number on tes.com or emailing View email address on tes.com or View email address on tes.com

The and person specification can be found in the attachments.

Please apply via our website. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Job Closing Date: 20 September 2026

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.