Vocational Teacher
Inclusive Education Trust, Guildford, GU2 8AA19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Range + Fringe or UQT Fringe
Additional allowances
SEN 1 (if QTS held)
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 construction / 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 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.
If you are a successful teacher with strong commitment to inclusive values; have drive and determination; have excellent interpersonal skills; are a proactive team player; have the ability to strengthen partnerships and most importantly are passionate to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, then we would like to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, IET offers staff the following benefits: -
A competitive salary
A chromebook
'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme
Sociable and friendly staff
Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Further information about the job
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.
Closing date is: 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date
Interview date: to be confirmed
Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact: - Sian Reed - Head of School sreed@ietmat.co.uk
Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form. In accordance with Safer Recruitment and KCSiE 2025 we cannot accept CVs. Applications to be made via Eteach website under reference 1541792 or follow the link.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks including social media checks. Applicants must hold the right to permanently reside and work in the UK.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Inclusive Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- bspencer@ietmat.co.uk
We are a Multi Academy Trust of three Alternative Provisions Academies based in Surrey. Our three founder schools are Reigate Valley College (RVC), Wey Valley College (WVC) and The Fordway Centre (FWC).
RVC and WVC are both 5-16 Alternative Provision Academies and FWC is a primary only Alternative Provision Academy.
In addition to our year 7-11 offer our Alternative College Hub (ACH) supports students struggling to access alternative provision curriculum or are at risk of permanent exclusion, operating in small groups both virtually and face to face through both the Alternative College and Aspire Project.
We provide a bespoke education for children and young people who, at certain times of their lives, may require specific support. This is often when they are encountering personal crisis or need help with their behaviour and are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schooling.
All of our staff care passionately about supporting students who are in need of help and we strive to gain the best outcomes for all of our students to either return to mainstream school, move into specialist education settings or enter the world of work or further education.
We provide a high-quality education that includes a broad and balanced curriculum alongside excellent pastoral support to enable our students to become the best versions of themselves.
Our academies place the students at the centre of all that we do, there is fun, laughter and positivity all around.
IET Values:
We will ensure a culture of integrity championing high-performance that is underpinned by our core values of:-
HONESTY, RESPECT, COMPASSION
by consistently championing:-
Creative innovation, Bespoke Inclusion, Supportive Collaboration
Arranging a visit to Inclusive Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bspencer@ietmat.co.uk.
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