Job Description

MAT Recruitment is supporting a specialist SEMH setting in Rochdale to appoint a committed and practical Technology Teacher on a permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a resilient, adaptable teacher with the ability to deliver engaging practical lessons, ideally including multi-skills and woodwork. You will support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs to re-engage with education, develop confidence and build valuable practical skills.

The role

As a Technology Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical Technology lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Teach practical multi-skills, woodwork and related activities where appropriate.
• Adapt learning to support pupils with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs and barriers to mainstream education.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive workshop or classroom environment.
• Establish clear routines, positive relationships and high expectations.
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation, engagement, progress and personal development.
• Assess and monitor progress, using this to inform future planning.
• Work closely with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding colleagues, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Ensure all practical lessons follow relevant health and safety requirements.

The successful candidate

You will ideally have:

• QTS or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Technology, Design Technology, practical multi-skills, woodwork or a related subject.
• The ability to deliver safe, engaging and appropriately differentiated practical lessons.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• A calm, patient and relationship-led approach.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour, or a genuine interest in developing within specialist education.

Experience in a specialist SEMH setting, alternative provision, PRU or behaviour provision would be advantageous, although teachers with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To be considered for this permanent Technology Teacher position in Rochdale, please apply with an up-to-date CV. A member of the MAT Recruitment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the opportunity and next steps.

MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, identity checks, right-to-work verification and a full employment history review.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.