Production Skills Teacher (Art & Technology)

Salary: M1 to M6

Hours of work: Either a full-time or part-time basis

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

Brunel College is a highly successful independent alternative provision for young people. Wespecialise in providing a nurturing environment for vulnerable students including students withSEND and behavioural needs through personalised learning small-group teaching and individualsupport.

Brunel College is a place where young people can learn through supportive interaction experienceand success. We aim to provide a safe environment for both young people and staff so that theemphasis can be placed upon growing learning and fulfilling the potential that exists.
We are committed to improving the life chances of our young people by removing barriers toparticipation and achievement. Our intention is to create and continually develop a secureinspiring and responsive environment where each young person is supported holistically to takeownership of their lives their learning and their decisions.

Our mission is to empower all our young people to Believe Achieve and Succeed so that they canthrive in all aspects of their lives now and in the future.

An exciting time to join Brunel College

This is an exciting opportunity to join Brunel College at a significant point in our development.
We currently provide education for students in Years 911 with our curriculum designed to re-engage young people in education and provide meaningful pathways towards qualificationsfurther education training and employment.

From September 2027 Brunel College will expand its provision to include Years 711 creating an exciting opportunity to further develop our curriculum and provide engaging practical learningexperiences for students across the full secondary age range.

We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and creative Production Skills Teacher (Art &Technology) to join our team from January 2027. The position is available on either a full-time orpart-time basis and we are happy to discuss working patterns with the successful candidate.

All about the role

Production Skills is an important part of our practical and vocational curriculum. We want studentsto experience the satisfaction of designing creating making and completing high-quality workwhile developing skills that have genuine relevance to their future lives. The successful candidatewill deliver engaging learning across Art Design and Technology and practical production skillsadapting the curriculum to meet the needs interests and abilities of our students.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring creativity and practical expertise to therole. Your background could be in Art Design Technology Product Design resistant materialsconstruction creative technologies or another relevant practical or vocational discipline. Moreimportant than fitting a particular subject profile is your ability to inspire young people throughpractical learning and to find creative ways of engaging students who may previously havestruggled within mainstream education.

You will have considerable freedom to help shape and develop the Production Skills curriculum asBrunel College grows.

We are looking for someone who:

Can plan and deliver engaging creative and practical learning experiences in ArtTechnology and/or related production skills.
Has strong practical skills and can inspire young people through designing making andcreating.
Can develop students confidence independence creativity problem-solving and practicalskills.
Can adapt teaching and learning to meet a wide range of individual needs including SENDand barriers to learning.
Understands that positive relationships are fundamental to successful teaching andlearning.
Can establish a calm safe and purposeful learning environment with clear expectations androutines.
Is enthusiastic about working with young people who may have experienced challenges ordisruption within their previous education.
Can identify opportunities for students to work towards meaningful qualifications andpathways into further education training and employment.
Is willing to contribute to the continued development of our curriculum as Brunel Collegeexpands to Years 711.
Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive and committed staff team.
Shares our commitment to improving the life chances of vulnerable young people.

Experience within alternative provision SEND or a specialist setting would be advantageous but itis not essential. We would particularly welcome applications from teachers who are excited by theopportunity to teach differently and use practical creative learning to re-engage young people.

Why Brunel College

This is an opportunity to work in a setting where relationships matter class sizes are small andstaff have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to individual young people. As BrunelCollege expands the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to influence thedevelopment of our Production Skills provision helping us to create an ambitious practicalcurriculum for students from Years 711.

We can offer:

Small teaching groups and the opportunity to provide genuinely personalised learning.
A supportive and nurturing environment for both students and staff.
The opportunity to help shape and develop an expanding curriculum.
A strong focus on practical meaningful learning and preparation for adulthood.
Opportunities for professional development as the school continues to grow.
Flexibility with both full-time and part-time applications welcomed.
The opportunity to join Brunel College at an exciting stage in its development.

Find out more and apply:

If you have any queries about this role please get in touch by calling Lisa Beavis School BusinessManager on or email to arrange an informalconversation with our Headteacher. Tours of the school are recommended and provide anexcellent opportunity to see our provision and meet our students and staff. More information aboutBrunel College can be found at

To apply please download the application form and click apply now below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online.
CVs will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): 16/10/2026 12 noon

Interview date: wb 19/10/2026

Commencement date: January 2027

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.

All staff are required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and tofollow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Teaching staff are expected to fully meet Part1 of the Teachers Standards. All staff working with young people regardless of role are expectedto meet the expectations relating to personal and professional conduct.

The successful applicant will be subject to Brunel Colleges safer recruitment procedures andappropriate pre-employment checks.

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