Vocational Instructor – Tanglin School

About the role

The Vocational Instructor will work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team to prepare students for internships and open employment. The role involves assessing student readiness, matching them with suitable job opportunities, and providing ongoing coaching throughout the placement.

Key responsibilities

• Assess students’ readiness for internships and employment and understand their career goals.
• Source, arrange, and match students with job training, internship, and employment opportunities.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluate job suitability for each student.
• Deliver one‑on‑one training, job coaching, and social‑life skill development tailored to individual needs.
• Prepare students for workplace expectations, including job analysis, task completion, and workplace accommodations.
• Collaborate with employers to create or customise job roles and negotiate progression to open employment.
• Monitor, document, and report on student progress throughout the internship period.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Food & Beverage, Horticulture, Retail Operations, or Hotels & Accommodation Services.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, independent, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Good organisational, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Respect for diversity and ability to inspire and motivate learners.

Required skills