Design & Technology Teacher (SEMH)

Job Advert: Design & Technology Teacher (SEMH) – Wisbech

Position: Design & Technology (DT) Teacher
Setting: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) School
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-time, Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive – MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEMH school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative practitioner who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve meaningful outcomes.

You will deliver engaging DT lessons tailored to individual needs that inspire pupils to develop practical skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Our DT facilities offer opportunities across areas such as resistant materials, product design, engineering basics, and hands-on project work.

About Our School

Our school near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire supports children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, many of whom have experienced disrupted education. We provide a nurturing environment, small class sizes, therapeutic support, and a curriculum designed to help pupils re-engage and thrive.

We pride ourselves on teamwork, compassion, and creativity and we’re looking for someone who shares these values.

Design & Technology Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality DT lessons tailored to SEMH learners.
• Create a safe, structured, and supportive workshop environment.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement, resilience, and success.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and behaviour teams.
• Track and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching where needed.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and enrichment projects.
• Commutable to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Design & Technology Teacher Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching DT at KS3 and/or KS4.
• A passion for working with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and emotional resilience.
• Ability to create inclusive, practical, and engaging lesson content.

Desirable:

• Experience in a specialist setting (SEMH, PRU, SEND).
• Workshop safety qualifications or experience with resistant materials.
• Ability to lead a subject area or develop the DT curriculum.

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team.
• Small class sizes and high levels of staff support.
• Ongoing CPD, including SEMH and trauma-informed practice.
• A chance to make a life-changing difference to young people.
• A creative environment where your ideas are valued.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities:
Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.

Make a Real Difference:
If you’re enthusiastic about supporting learners with complex needs and championing inclusive education, we want to hear from you. Apply now to begin your rewarding journey!