HLTA Needed

TeacherActive Limited.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Vocational Teacher for a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent, offering full-time hours and an ASAP start. The role welcomes qualified teachers, unqualified teachers, and experienced HLTA staff with relevant practical skills to deliver engaging vocational learning and support pupils' wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have practical skills in at least one vocational area (e.g., joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering, or motor vehicle studies) and

Qualifications

• Hands-on vocational teaching experience or strong practical skills in one or more areas.
• Experience working with pupils who may disengage from education.
• Ability to deliver practical, accessible learning.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, supportive approach in SEMH settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging vocational lessons to pupils.
• Support pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
• Adapt teaching to individual learners.

Skills

Joinery

Carpentry

Brickwork

Plastering

Motor vehicle studies

Practical skills

Experience working with pupils

Communication

Relationship-building

Calm and supportive approach

Job description

Are you passionate about practical learning and making a real difference to young people's lives?

Do you have practical skills in joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering, motor vehicle studies or another vocational area?

Are you confident building positive relationships with young people who may have previously struggled to engage with education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The school provides a calm, supportive and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop practical skills and experience success through meaningful learning.

The school is looking to appoint a Vocational Teacher on a full-time basis with an ASAP start. The role is open to qualified teachers, unqualified teachers and experienced HLTAs with relevant practical skills, with the successful candidate delivering engaging vocational learning and supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing.

The successful Vocational Teacher will have:

• Practical skills or experience in one or more vocational areas, including joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering or motor vehicle studies
• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those who have struggled to engage with education
• The ability to deliver practical, hands-on and accessible learning
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience and the ability to maintain a calm and supportive approach within an SEMH setting
• A positive, adaptable and ambitious approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment.

All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.