Construction Teacher

Due to growth in service, Meadowcroft School is seeking an enthusiastic Construction Teacher who can inspire pupils and young people with complex learning needs through a highly personalised curriculum.

Our pupils require engaging, creative, and practical learning experiences. This role demands the ability to thrive in a flexible curriculum structure and to fully utilise our excellent facilities to deliver personalised programmes that motivate and challenge.

Reporting to the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out professional duties aligned with school policies and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council (GTC).

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching Learning

Take responsibility for the learning and achievement of all pupils in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity
Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans tailored to individual needs
Create purposeful, motivating learning environments
Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons with clear, well-grounded expectations to raise attainment
Use literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills to enhance teaching and professional duties
Assess pupil progress regularly to diagnose needs, set realistic targets, and plan future teaching accordingly
Establish fair, respectful, and supportive relationships with pupils, fostering high expectations for achievement
Specific Duties

Teach practical construction skills in line with personalised curriculum plans
Mark and monitor pupil work both in school and remotely as appropriate
Collaborate with colleagues to support pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs
Participate actively in school development initiatives and training
Commit to safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils
Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A strong belief that every child can achieve and deserves choice and opportunity
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic educational environment
Resilience and the ability to work on their own initiative
Excellent classroom practice with proven success managing challenging behaviour
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and safeguarding
Well-organised and able to manage time and resources effectively
Able to build positive, professional relationships with both colleagues and students
About Us

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Read more