Teacher

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Job Title:   Teacher- Specialising in either Construction or Motor Mechanics
Location:   Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD
Hours:       42.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Mon, Tue, Wed 8am - 4.30pm, Thurs 8am- 5.30pm, Fri 8am-3.30pm
Salary:       Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about your trade and eager to inspire the next generation? Do you have experience in Construction or Motor Mechanics and a desire to share your knowledge in a meaningful and rewarding teaching role?

At Meadowcroft School, we're looking for a creative, enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher specialising in either Construction or Motor Mechanics to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your practical industry knowledge with your passion for supporting young people. You'll deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences that help Students develop practical skills, explore their interests and build confidence in their abilities, preparing them for future opportunities and greater independence.

Working with Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you'll adapt your teaching to meet individual learning needs, creating a positive and supportive environment where every young person is encouraged to achieve their potential.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or bring valuable industry experience alongside a recognised teaching qualification, this is an opportunity to make a real difference through your specialist subject.

What you will be doing 

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons within Construction or Motor Mechanics, tailored to Students' individual abilities and learning needs.
• Develop Students' vocational knowledge, technical understanding and hands-on skills through meaningful learning activities.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment, ensuring appropriate health and safety practices are followed when using tools, machinery and equipment.
• Adapt teaching approaches and resources to support Students with SEND, encouraging participation, confidence and independence.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for further development.
• Support the development of the vocational curriculum, ensuring learning is relevant, engaging and linked to real-world skills and future employment opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with Students, colleagues, families and external professionals, contributing to their wider educational and personal development.

What will you bring 

• Qualified Teacher Status and Specialised qualification
• Has a strong background or specialist knowledge in Construction or Motor Mechanics, with the practical skills to bring the subject to life.
• Enjoys sharing their knowledge and inspiring young people to develop new skills and discover their potential.
• Able to differentiate learning and make practical subjects accessible to Students with a range of additional needs.
• Understands the importance of building trust, providing encouragement and celebrating individual achievements.
• A positive team player who is committed to working with colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes for Students.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Meadowcroft School is an independent specialist day school across four sites in Wakefield, providing highly personalised education for children and young people with a range of complex needs.

At Meadowcroft, we believe every young person should have the opportunity to Belong, Thrive and Succeed. Our four specialist provisions offer different pathways, enabling us to create the right environment, curriculum and support around each individual pupil.

Relationships are at the heart of our work. Through small classes, skilled and committed staff, and close partnership with families, therapists and other professionals, we create safe, nurturing and ambitious environments where students can overcome barriers, develop confidence and rediscover success in education.

Our curriculum extends beyond academic outcomes. We help young people develop the knowledge, independence, resilience and life skills they need for their next steps and for life beyond school.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 OFG Education were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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