General Teacher – Trade Specialist Job at Grimsby DN AJ Full Time NEW

**Please be aware that due to our safer recruitment policies, only applications submitted on a Learning4Life-Gy application form will be considered. Please visit our website at learning4life-gy.co.uk/join-our-team to download an application form and submit this via email to recruitment@learning4life-gy.co.uk. A CV is not an acceptable alternative.**

Learning4Life-Gy is searching for a motivated, dedicated and passionate General Teacher to join our ever-growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting to design a new and inspiring curriculum, demonstrating strong subject and curriculum knowledge across multi-trade disciplines, planning, preparing and teaching well-structured practical and theory lessons that engage all learners (particularly those with additional support requirements), and developing and maintaining individual learning plans to track goals, progress and support needs.

Candidates with experience in painting and decorating and woodwork are strongly encouraged to apply, and the ability to deliver across additional trade areas would be advantageous.

Applicants must be qualified to teach and work in the UK to be eligible for this position; we require all of our teachers to hold a minimum of Level 6 subject specific qualification (BA Hons), PGCE or equivalent, and a QTS/QTLS. Please provide your teacher reference number (TRN) in the relevant box on your application form.

This is a full time position, with a salary of £36,075 per annum, and a start date of August 2026. The closing date for applications is Friday 29th May at 12PM. Learning4Life-Gy reserves the right to close applications early with little or no notice.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment procedures.

To apply for this role, please visit learning4life-gy.co.uk/join-our-team to download one of our application forms along with the full job specification for the position. Once completed, please email your form to recruitment@learning4life-gy.co.uk. Please be aware that only applications submitted on a Learning4Life-Gy form can be considered, CVs will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge learners
Promote an inclusive, safe and respectful learning environment that encourages participation, motivation and positive behaviour.
Promote good progress and outcomes by learners
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Plan, prepare and teach well-structured lessons that engage, meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with additional support requirements
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all learners
Make accurate and productive use of assessment
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities such as making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school; develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, parents and professionals
Deploy teaching assistants effectively
Support learner’ personal development, including employability, communication, confidence, and life skills
Comply with health and safety and safeguarding requirements and actively promote good practice within and outside the learning environment
Actively promote the Learning4Life-Gy policy for equality and diversity and advance equality of opportunity within the learning environment and the workplace
Be prepared for teaching, ensuring that your classroom is staffed 15 minutes prior to the lesson start time.
Cover for staff absences when necessary within area of expertise and manage resources effectively including directing volunteers and Teaching Assistants
Contribute to quality assurance through attendance at curriculum and standardisation meetings, participating in and contributing to internal and external verification activities along with self-assessment and observation process
Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected at this level

Role Accountabilities

Personal and Professional conduct
Management of Resources
Working with others
Knowledge and understanding
Teaching and Learning
Managing behaviour effectively
Compliance with Statutory Regulations & Policies
Engaging with Change

Benefits:
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:
Grimsby DN32 7AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
Bachelor’s (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
PGCE or equivalent (required)
QTS/QTLS (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/08/2026