Design Technology Teacher
Melrose School, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
4 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 7 months, with the potentional of extension
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
Additional allowances
SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Build More Than Just Structures—Build Careers!
Melrose School are looking to recruit a full time DT teacher with a specialism in product design, engineering or woodwork to deliver an exciting and practical curriculum for our pupils! This isn't just a classroom role; it’s an opportunity to shape the next generation of industry professionals within an environment designed specifically for BTEC delivery. If you have the trade expertise to inspire and the passion to lead and create your own learning environment, then we want to hear from you!
The role:
This is a new full time vacancy with scope to evolve and meet the needs of young people across Melbury College. Whilst you will be part of the Melrose team, you will be based at the DNAC Site on Bond Road, Mitcham. (Approximately a 7 minute walk away) A significant part of the role will be delivery BTEC Level 1 Construction course to Key Stage 4 pupils on role with Melrose School & Whatley Campus.
Our ambition is to develop the provision so we can deliver the programme to pupils from other sites across Melbury College. We intend to scale our provision, opening the centre's doors to local schools through a sustainable, fee-based partnership model. If you possess the passion to inspire and the strategic vision to lead and shape this provision from the ground up, we want you on our team!
Our setting:
Melbury College is a partnership that includes Melrose School, Primary and Secondary Campuses (Special School for pupils with SEMH), Canterbury Campus (Secondary PRU), Lavender Campus (Medical) and Whatley Campus (ASD/ SpLD)
All of our pupils have an EHCP and have historically experienced significant barriers to learning in mainstream education. At Key Stage 4, we offer pupils a vocational pathway alongside their GCSEs. Pupils’ select this based on their career aspirations. We currently offer BTECs in a number of courses onsite such as Hair & Beauty and Animal Care however have historically used local providers for construction. You will need to be a resilient and dynamic teacher who has a strong commitment to personalised learning and who can promote a positive school culture. If you are passionate about unlocking the potential for young people, we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in learning more, we welcome tours and telephone calls from prospective candidates.
Candidates should have:
an excellent teaching record
experience of the use of restorative practices and effective behaviour management skills
ability to monitor and review through self-evaluation, report writing and a clear system of record keeping
ability to teach flexibly, innovatively and responsively in a challenging environment
evidence of the ability to successfully manage and support pupils with SEMH
the ability to plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning for both individuals and small groups with high quality outcomes for all pupils
Knowledge and experience of the construction trades along with delivery of BTEC or equivalent qualifications
Ability to manage a small site and team; ensuring safeguarding and health and safety procedures are paramount
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, acting as a key ambassador for Melrose School. You will be responsible for building effective links with local businesses and potential service users, ensuring the professional standards of Melbury College are upheld while cultivating the partnerships that will drive our centre’s future growth.
We value practical expertise and classroom impact; therefore, we encourage applications from experienced educators who may not hold QTS but have significant experience delivering a construction curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the following:
The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward looking school, supported by committed and conscientious colleagues.
The opportunity to be part of an expanding provision with close links and partnerships across several different sites.
Small class sizes and ample development time
A well-resourced learning environment
An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with opportunities for professional development.
Onsite Gym
Onsite parking and good local transport links
A staff team with a creative, open and supportive ethos.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melrose School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Melrose School website
- Email address
- lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk
At Melrose, we cater for pupils with social, emotional, mental health needs and many have additional challenges and diagnoses and present with difficulties in social communication and emotional regulation. We pride ourselves on the specialist support and nurturing environment we offer which enables pupils to access tailored support and learning so that each young person is able to engage positively in education and fulfil their potential.
Within our Primary provision, we have four mixed-aged classes. Each class has a teacher and two teaching assistants with class sizes of around six pupils. All pupils access the National Curriculum which is adapted and delivered creatively to support learner engagement. Specialist SALT and OT provision is integrated into the primary curriculum. In Year 7, we run a ‘nurture class’ which bridges the transition from primary into secondary education. This runs similar to a primary model where pupils are taught for the majority of the school day by one teacher in their classroom with some specialist teaching throughout the week. From Year 8 onwards, pupils work in tutor groups and access specialist teacher across the week, moving around the school. Class sizes in Secondary are around six pupils with a teaching assistant supporting each lesson. At Secondary, pupils access a GCSE pathway which is supported with a vocational offer at Key Stage 4. Across the school we provide ‘Social Development Opportunities’ which offer structured enrichment activities to develop skills such as teamwork and resilience. The work across our school is underpinned by our trauma-informed practices.
We welcome all prospective candidates for a telephone call or visit where you can find more information about our school.
Melrose School- Nurturing Success
Arranging a visit to Melrose School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk.
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