At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver vocational learning in construction and motor vehicle maintenance for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Company: Portland School focuses on providing a supportive and therapeutic educational environment.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement of 37 days, rising to 39 after 5 years, plus access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
- Other info: Access to professional development courses and support from experienced leadership.
- Why this job: Join a team dedicated to developing pupils' technical skills and employability through hands-on learning.
- Qualifications: No formal teaching qualifications required; experience with SEMH needs is beneficial.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Portland School has an opening for an unqualified teacher to deliver engaging and high-quality vocational learning. Some lessons may cover construction and motor vehicle maintenance for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will use practical, hands-on learning experiences to develop pupils’ technical skills, confidence, resilience, employability and aspirations within a supportive and therapeutic educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Approx. 50% of allocated time teaching vocational subjects.
- Curriculum development, workshop management and assessment.
- Intervention programmes, pastoral support and employer engagement.
- Enrichment activities and contributing to the wider life of the school.
Benefits
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
- Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays).
- Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
- Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
- Free Eye Tests.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Professional Development
- Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited, including National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme.
- Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
- Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
- Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
- Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
- Participation in peer reviews.
- Access to a suite of online courses.
- Placement projects within our family of schools.
Unqualified Teacher – Vocational Instructor in Longton employer: Portland School
Portland School offers a Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement. Located in a supportive community, the school prioritises the well-being and development of both staff and students.
