38 Education jobs in Witney

Role: Further Education Lecturer

Location: Oxford

Salary: £25-32

Start date: October

We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate education professionals to join us at TeacherActive. TeacherActive is proud to be working with a wide range of colleges and training providers in the West Midlands.

Whether you are a qualified teacher, instructor, or a learning assistant we have rewarding opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to impact the lives of young people and adult learners supporting them in achieving their qualifications and career aspirations. These qualifications include teaching A Levels, GCSE Resits, BTEC, national diplomas, NVQ’s and T-Levels.

Registering with us will open you up to the potential of working with colleges across the East of England.

We are looking to speak with you if you are a Lecturer/Teacher of the below:

• Engineering
• Construction
• Animal Care
• Electronics
• Business
• Accounting
• Hair and Beauty
• Teacher of AS/A Level subjects
• Teacher for GCSE English/Maths
• Functional Skills Teacher
• Lecturer Computer Science
• Lecturer of Plumbing

Ideally you will have a PGCE or certificate of education however some vocational lecturer positions would not require you to have a teaching qualification just industry experience and knowledge.

Being a Teacher or Lecturer within Further Education is a very rewarding experience, you will be challenged to shape a person’s future and help them to achieve access to Higher education or work towards their dream vocation of choice!

Teacheractive are the market leading education agency, we pride ourselves on our excellent service to you.

Benefits of working with Teacheractive:

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

So… if you are looking for a new role now or in the near future please get in touch and start working towards that next new exciting step in your career!

Join Us

To register your interest please apply through this advert or call (phone number removed) or email (url removed) and we will be in touch to have an informal chat and to see how we can support you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Oxfordshire.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Oxfordshire.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Role: HLTA Outdoor Education
Location: Stroud
Rate: (Apply online only)
Start date Sept 2025

Core Purpose:

To plan and deliver outdoor and active learning to groups of no more than 8 KS4 students off site from the main school site to support the overall delivery of a vocational curriculum
To contribute to the smooth running of the centre, undertaking other reasonable tasks such as break and lunchtime supervision, providing occasional cover for teachers as needed

Key responsibilities include:

Plan as and deliver appropriate learning to support student's academic and SEMH needs through engagement with the outdoor environment
Provide appropriate support to students to help them consistently meet our ready, respectful, safe expectations
Assist with other activities related to the supervision of students such as break/lunch supervision, in-class support, cover.

Key duties:

Support for students:

Deliver learning for individual and groups of students as agreed
Accurately record assessment and progress data to provide information to students and parents/carers
Provide information to support school Plans, Pupil Passports or EHC applications/reviews
Establish positive working relationships with students modelling the School expectations of ready, respectful, safe
Helping students to manage their in a relational, trauma informed way, in line with the school's Relationships & Behaviour Policy, supporting de-escalation as needed

Schoolwide support:

To uphold the whole school ethos by ensuring all staff and pupils understand and adopt the school vision and values.
Providing relevant break, lunchtime, off site supervision and cover for teachers as required
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
Promote the welfare of children and young people and at all times ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.

Person Specification

Essential:

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification
Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex needs
Ability to work independently in a range of settings and at times unsupervised.
Ability to relate well to both children and adults, with ability to work effectively within a team
Ability to remain calm and empathetic under pressure or when supporting behaviours that challenge
Good organisation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in an inclusive and non-judgemental way.
Understanding of SEND and other barriers to learning that young people may face
Good understanding and use of technology e.g. internet, email, Microsoft office
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and processes Ability and willingness to drive students

Desirable:

A relevant, recognised qualification e.g. Diploma in Childcare, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants, HLTA qualification
Experience of delivering outdoor learning or learning outside of the a 'typical' classroom
Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
Knowledge of appropriate interventions or strategies to support student's SEMH needs
Other relevant training e.g. Team Teach, first aid
Ability and willingness to drive a minibus

• Develop and implement engaging, play-based learning curricula that align with national early years frameworks and pedagogical best practices.
• Observe and assess children's development across all domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical), providing tailored support and interventions.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and independent exploration.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for early years practitioners and teaching assistants.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to foster strong home-school partnerships, facilitating effective communication about children's progress and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and safeguarding regulations, maintaining meticulous records.
• Lead and participate in curriculum planning meetings, contributing innovative ideas and strategies.
• Organize and facilitate special events, workshops, and parent education sessions.
• Stay informed about current research and trends in early childhood education, integrating new insights into practice.
• Manage resources effectively, including materials, equipment, and space allocation within the early years setting.
• Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures related to early years care and education.
• Assist in the recruitment and induction of new early years staff.

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education, such as a Foundation Degree, BA (Hons) in Early Years, or equivalent.
• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) working in an early years setting, with demonstrable progression in responsibility.
• In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework or equivalent national curriculum.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and assess high-quality early years education.
• Excellent understanding of child development theories and best practices in pedagogy.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, staff, and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• First Aid certification is essential.
• Experience in staff training and mentoring would be advantageous.
• A passion for creating exceptional learning experiences for young children.

• Develop and design AI-powered educational content, tools, and platforms.
• Create comprehensive curricula and learning materials that leverage AI for personalized learning pathways.
• Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies and their applications in education.
• Collaborate with AI engineers to translate educational needs into technical specifications.
• Pilot, test, and refine AI educational tools and methodologies based on user feedback and data analysis.
• Provide training and support to educators on the effective use of AI in the classroom and online learning environments.
• Develop best practices and guidelines for ethical AI use in education.
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles, presenting at conferences, and engaging in academic discourse.
• Analyze learning data to identify trends, measure impact, and inform future development.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, machine learning, and educational psychology.

• Master's degree or PhD in Education, Computer Science (with an AI focus), Cognitive Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in education, curriculum development, or educational technology, with a significant focus on AI.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing AI-driven learning solutions.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, natural language processing, and their pedagogical applications.
• Excellent pedagogical knowledge and instructional design skills.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation of learning analytics.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, vital for remote collaboration.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible educational strategies.
• Experience in leading educational projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated passion for improving educational outcomes through technology.