Vocational Teacher

Qualified Teachers Wanted – Vocational Subject Specialist
Join a unique specialist setting in Southampton – September 2025 start (or sooner)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a brand-new specialist school in Southampton catering to pupils aged 11–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), primarily for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and high-functioning Autism.

The school is now seeking a qualified teacher who can deliver vocational subjects through which pupils can work towards formal qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead vocational learning within a bespoke educational environment. The school will seek to take the applicant onto their permanent contract following a successful probationary period.

Key details:

• Full-time teaching role in a purpose-built, large vocational workspace

• Pupils are working within a supportive, nurturing setting designed to give them a fresh start

• The school encourages creative freedom – you will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum and space around your subject specialism

• Start date: September 2025, with potential for an earlier start for the right candidate

The school offers:

• A strong culture of trust, respect, and positive relationships

• Leadership that is genuinely pupil-centred, focusing on building confidence and independence

• A setting that stands apart from others in the area due to its innovative and tailored approach to specialist education

We are looking for:

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)

• Someone with a passion for delivering practical, vocational learning with real-world outcomes

• Experience or understanding of working with SEMH and/or ASC learners is highly desirable

• A creative, flexible approach and strong classroom management skills

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a school that places well-being, personal growth, and respect at the heart of learning.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.