Full job descriptionSEN Construction & Woodwork Teacher (QTS Required) - Full-Time - Immediate Start
Location: NE4, Newcastle upon Tyne
Position: SEN Construction & Woodwork Teacher
Contract: Full-Time (5 Days per Week)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (£140-£170 per day)
We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Special Educational Needs (SEN) Secondary School in the NE4 area of Newcastle upon Tyne. The school is seeking a passionate and dedicated Construction & Woodwork Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to join their team on a full-time basis with an immediate start.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional learning needs, helping them to develop practical skills, confidence, independence, and pathways towards future employment within a supportive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities*Deliver engaging and differentiated Construction and Woodwork lessons to secondary-aged students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
*Teach practical skills including woodworking, joinery, basic construction techniques, tool usage, and workshop safety.
*Adapt teaching methods, resources, and practical activities to meet individual learning requirements.
*Monitor, assess, and record student progress effectively.
*Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and wider school staff.
*Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and structured workshop environment.
*Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and model best practice at all times.
*Contribute to EHCP targets and individual learning plans where appropriate.
Essential Requirements*Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
*Experience teaching Construction, Woodwork, Design Technology, or a related vocational subject at secondary level.
*Knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and effective SEN teaching strategies.
*Strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
*Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
*A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Compliance RequirementsAll applicants must:
*Hold an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Certificate or be willing to apply for one immediately.
*Have the right to work in the UK.
*Provide satisfactory professional references and complete all required pre-employment checks.
What the School Offers*A supportive and collaborative SEN environment.
*Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
*Well-equipped workshops and specialist support staff.
*The chance to make a lasting impact on the education, wellbeing, and future employability of young people.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed Construction & Woodwork Teacher looking for a rewarding role within an SEN secondary setting, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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