At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging vocational lessons and support students with hands-on learning experiences.
- Company: Portland School, a supportive environment focused on student growth.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, health plan, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: No formal teaching qualifications required; passion for education and support needed.
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 Stoke-on-Trent employer: Portland School
Portland School in Longton is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative work culture that values each individual's contribution. Our competitive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension and generous holiday entitlement, ensures that our team feels valued and motivated to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with SEMH needs.
