Teacher of Vocational Subjects

The Ladder School is looking to recruit a brand new staffing team for the opening of the school in January 2019. 

The Ladder School is an academy that is part of The Mercian Trust. The Ladder School is a Free School set up by the trust to offer effective alternative provision for the young people of Walsall.

Based on the edge of Walsall town centre there are excellent links to the local and wider community. The Ladder School will operate under a commissioning model, where local mainstream schools will identify students at risk of permanent exclusion and will move them to The Ladder School, to reform their behaviour and enable them to be successful in their future. 

Teacher of Vocational Subjects must be willing to teach the following subjects up to level two. Applications from those without Qualified Teacher Status will be considered for this post. 

- Animal Care

- Travel and Tourism

- Food Technology/Catering and Hospitality 

The post will involve delivering the three vocational courses  to small groups of students in the afternoons and supporting cores subjects in the morning. The post holder should be flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the school. In return The Ladder School could offer flexible working for the right candidate. 

CPD will be provided to ensure that the successful candidate has the skills to deliver these courses. There will be the opportunity for an exceptional candidate to gain their Qualified Teacher Status. 

GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C are the minimum requirements for this post. We would welcome applications from graduates who are considering teaching as a career. Staff with experience in a school setting are also encouraged to apply. 

Staff should have a real interested in the pastoral aspects of education and should be outstanding in managing challenging behaviours. 

The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.ladderschool.org. 

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.