At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through hands-on design and engineering lessons in a supportive environment.
- Company: Melrose School, dedicated to shaping future industry professionals.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on personalised learning and community partnerships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building a dynamic curriculum.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction trades and a passion for teaching young people.
The predicted salary is between 33874 - 41402 £ per year.
Build More Than Just Structures—Build Careers! Melrose School are looking to recruit a full time DT teacher with a specialism in product design, engineering or woodwork to deliver an exciting and practical curriculum for our pupils! This isn't just a classroom role; it’s an opportunity to shape the next generation of industry professionals within an environment designed specifically for BTEC delivery.
The role: This is a new full time vacancy with scope to evolve and meet the needs of young people across Melbury College. You will be based at the DNAC Site on Bond Road, Mitcham. A significant part of the role will be delivery of BTEC Level 1 Construction course to Key Stage 4 pupils on role with Melrose School & Whatley Campus. Our ambition is to develop the provision so we can deliver the programme to pupils from other sites across Melbury College.
Our setting: Melbury College is a partnership that includes Melrose School, Primary and Secondary Campuses (Special School for pupils with SEMH), Canterbury Campus (Secondary PRU), Lavender Campus (Medical) and Whatley Campus (ASD/ SpLD). All of our pupils have an EHCP and have historically experienced significant barriers to learning in mainstream education. At Key Stage 4, we offer pupils a vocational pathway alongside their GCSEs. Pupils select this based on their career aspirations.
You will need to be a resilient and dynamic teacher who has a strong commitment to personalized learning and who can promote a positive school culture. If you are passionate about unlocking the potential for young people, we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in learning more, we welcome tours and telephone calls from prospective candidates.
Candidates should have:
- an excellent teaching record
- experience of the use of restorative practices and effective behaviour management skills
- ability to monitor and review through self-evaluation, report writing and a clear system of record keeping
- ability to teach flexibly, innovatively and responsively in a challenging environment
- evidence of the ability to successfully manage and support pupils with SEMH
- the ability to plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning for both individuals and small groups with high quality outcomes for all pupils
- Knowledge and experience of the construction trades along with delivery of BTEC or equivalent qualifications
- Ability to manage a small site and team; ensuring safeguarding and health and safety procedures are paramount
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, acting as a key ambassador for Melrose School.
You will be responsible for building effective links with local businesses and potential service users, ensuring the professional standards of Melbury College are upheld while cultivating the partnerships that will drive our centre’s future growth. We value practical expertise and classroom impact; therefore, we encourage applications from experienced educators who may not hold QTS but have significant experience delivering a construction curriculum.
Design Technology Teacher employer: Melrose School
At Whatley Campus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our staff have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, while our focus on high standards of teaching and learning creates a rewarding atmosphere for both educators and pupils alike. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students in a supportive community dedicated to excellence.
