Vocational Teacher

About the role

Reeson Education is partnering with a specialist SEN school in West Drayton to recruit a passionate Vocational Teacher. You will work in a Pathways/Pupil Referral setting, delivering hands‑on lessons that build confidence, life skills and employability for students with additional learning needs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging vocational lessons in woodwork, art, beauty, computing or coding.
• Support students with SEMH and other additional learning needs.
• Adapt lessons to suit varying abilities and learning styles.
• Promote confidence, independence and practical life skills.
• Create a safe and structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with SEN staff and pastoral teams.
• Encourage positive behaviour and student engagement.

Required profile

• Experience teaching or instructing in a vocational subject such as woodwork, art, beauty, computing or coding.
• Experience working with SEN, SEMH or PX/PRU students (desirable).
• Patient, resilient and engaging teaching style.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Passion for helping students build practical skills and future pathways.

Required skills

• Woodwork
• Art
• Beauty
• Computing
• Coding