SEN Employability & Life Skills Teacher - Northampton

£26,000 - £30,000 per annum | Temp to Perm | Full-Time

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic SEN Employability & Life Skills Teacher to join an expanding specialist school in Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about preparing young people for their future, helping them develop the confidence, practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into further education, employment and independent adulthood.

The school supports secondary-aged pupils with additional learning needs and is continuing to expand its provision. With a strong focus on developing skills beyond the traditional curriculum, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing setting where you can make a meaningful difference to pupils' future opportunities.

The Role

As an Employability & Life Skills Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons designed to help pupils understand the world of work, develop employability skills and prepare for adult life.

You will support pupils to recognise their strengths, build confidence and develop the essential skills needed to navigate future employment opportunities. Alongside employability, you will also cover elements of general life skills, encouraging greater independence and preparing pupils for the next stage of their lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons focused on employability, careers and personal development.

• Supporting pupils with CV writing, job applications and interview preparation.

• Teaching interview techniques, communication skills and workplace expectations.

• Helping pupils understand different career pathways, employment opportunities and further education options.

• Developing pupils' confidence, teamwork, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

• Supporting pupils to understand workplace behaviours, timekeeping and professional responsibilities.

• Incorporating general life skills such as budgeting, money management and personal organisation.

• Adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs and abilities.

• Monitoring progress and encouraging pupils to develop greater independence and self-confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have a teaching qualification or relevant experience delivering education, training or employability programmes.

• Have experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people.

• Have an understanding of employability, careers education or preparing young people for adulthood.

• Can deliver engaging, practical and interactive lessons.

• Are confident teaching topics such as CV writing, interview skills and workplace readiness.

• Are patient, adaptable and passionate about helping young people reach their potential.

Experience within SEN, SEMH or alternative provision would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in careers guidance, vocational education, employability training or further education.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position.

• The opportunity to join an expanding specialist school in Northampton.

• A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your teaching practice.

• The chance to deliver meaningful learning that helps young people prepare for employment, adulthood and greater independence.

Apply Today!

If you have a passion for helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed beyond the classroom, we would love to hear from you!

Apply through Tradewind Recruitment today. Contact Alana at Tradewind Recruitment Northampton to find out more about the opportunity and arrange a confidential discussion.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.