DT Teacher

Alternative College Hub – this role is based at Therfield School, Leatherhead. The Inclusive Education Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and experienced teacher to deliver DT with the ability to teach and support other vocational subjects for our KS4 students based at the Alternative College Hub. Experience of delivering BTEC, Functional Skills and/or GCSE qualifications is desirable. The Alternative College Hub houses several provisions that IET operates to support young people at risk of permanent exclusions. At the current time The IET Alternative College and Aspire Project operate within the Hub. The IET Alternative College (AC) began as an idea in 2021 supporting a small number of students from the IET secondary schools who were struggling to access the AP Academy curriculums post-Covid. Over the past few years the AC has grown significantly where it can support in excess of 100 Year 7-11 students in an academic year who are referred from schools far and wide. The IET Alternative College (AC) is a virtual and face to face offer for students struggling to access mainstream education. At the AC, students are taught online or face to face in small groups by IET specialist-trained staff. The current offer focuses on:- Maths, English and Personal Growth & Wellbeing. In September 2022, The Aspire Project was conceived in partnership with mainstream secondary schools from the south of Surrey. The Aspire Project supports up to 48 KS4 students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and provides them with a bespoke curriculum of both academic and vocational learning. The current academic offer is Maths, English, Personal Growth with Construction, Mechanics, Hair & Barbering, Childcare, Beauty and Food. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and possess the flexibility and creativity to teach and support other subjects with a good understanding of Special Education, Mainstream Education and / or Pupil Referral Units. This is a permanent position starting 1st September 2026. The successful candidate will be: - Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education. An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality learning for all young people. Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students. An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with students, staff, parents, Local Governance Board and other stakeholders. Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team. Positive, honest, open and responsive to change with a good sense of humour.