DT teacher

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. We currently offer BTECs in a number of courses onsite such as Hair & Beauty and Animal Care however have historically used local providers for construction. You will need to be a resilient and dynamic teacher who has a strong commitment to personalised 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.

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. If you have the trade expertise to inspire and the passion to lead and create your own learning environment, then we want to hear from you!, This is a new full time vacancy with scope to evolve and meet the needs of young people across Melbury College. Whilst you will be part of the Melrose team, you will be based at the DNAC Site on Bond Road, Mitcham. (Approximately a 7 minute walk away) A significant part of the role will be delivery 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. We intend to scale our provision, opening the centre's doors to local schools through a sustainable, fee-based partnership model. If you possess the passion to inspire and the strategic vision to lead and shape this provision from the ground up, we want you on our team! 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)


• The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward looking school, supported by committed and conscientious colleagues.
• The opportunity to be part of an expanding provision with close links and partnerships across several different sites.
• Small class sizes and ample development time
• A well-resourced learning environment
• An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with opportunities for professional development.
Onsite Gym Onsite parking and good local transport links A staff team with a creative, open and supportive ethos. Commitment to safeguarding