Teacher - Design & Technology

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an experienced teacher for Design Technology and/or Construction at Oakfield Short Stay School. This role involves teaching small groups of students aged 11-16 with diverse learning needs, developing engaging lessons, and supporting reintegration into mainstream education. Applicants must possess Qualified Teacher Status and experience with special educational needs. The position offers flexible working options and aims to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, pupil referral unit, or special school.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Experience of teaching challenging pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to small groups.
• Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools.
• Work closely with educational psychologists and SEN coordinators.

Skills

Qualified teacher status

Experience with special educational needs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach creative curriculum

Empathy and understanding of SEMH needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Specialism in DT or Construction

Job description

Overview

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield North (Shepshed) Forest Street Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9DB / Oakfield South (Earl Shilton) Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA (Oakfield Secondary Provision (travel may be necessary between sites))

Worker Category: Field Based Worker (DT/Construction)

Salary: Main Scale 1 - UPS3 + SEN (UQT if working towards Qualified status or have industry related experience and want to achieve QTS/QTLS)

Working Hours: 34 hrs Term Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th October 2025

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire's provision for primary school aged children who have been permanently excluded from school. We are expanding the age range of Oakfield School and as a result we are recruiting teaching staff. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff who currently put provision in place for secondary aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have joined the team. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.

Role Overview: This role is to teach DT and/or Construction to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of student's educational journey. you will be at the heart of our mission, teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners, fostering a love for learning.
• Support Reintegration: Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools, ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

What We Offer

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Qualified teacher status. A specialism in DT or Construction would be preferable.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience of educational development and planning.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
• SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to,equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual\'s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

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