Job Description

Wembley Manor

Brent
Expiring soon

Salary:

Dependent on qualified status - this role will either be UQT or MPS

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

4 July 2025

Job overview

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The Cookery, Life Skills and Work Experience Teacher will play a vital role in delivering practical, meaningful learning experiences that support pupils with special educational needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will deliver a rich, structured curriculum in cookery, independent life skills and vocational experiences. Lessons and activities will aim to develop independence, self-esteem, and readiness for adulthood.

Wembley Manor

, part The Rise Partnership Trust are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality education to pupils with complex learning needs. The school supports pupil aged 11-19, with bespoke approaches tailored to EHCP outcomes. The cohort includes pupils with Autism and range of severe/complex learning difficulties.

Please note that Wembley Manor is currently on it's temporary site c/o Newman Catholic College, Harlesden Road, Willesden, London, NW10 3RN. We intend to move to our permanent site in September 2025 ready for the academic year. The new site is on London Road, Wembley, HA9.

The Rise Partnership Trust is a trust of 2 outstanding special schools. Wembley Manor is the third RPT school to be established. The Rise Partnership Trust is ambitious for its' pupils and staff and actively prepares for future opportunities. This is a truly exciting role as the school is currently small but expanding and offers opportunities to staff with the ambition to grow with us.


We offer our pupils a holistic educational provision to promote an understanding of the wider world in preparation for adulthood.


We offer extensive CPD opportunities, well-being programmes and the opportunity to be part of a team who are committed to providing the best outcomes for all.


Our Trust mission: 'love, learn, laugh', underpins our key aim to improve our pupils' lives and outcomes through outstanding educational practice and provision, while also setting challenging and aspirational goals designed to empower our pupils and enhance their life choices. The education and well-being we provide depends on forging excellent partnerships between home and school.


To lead, deliver and continuously develop a high-quality, engaging and inclusive Cookery, Life Skills and Work Experience curriculum that empowers pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence required for independent living and successful transition into adulthood. This includes ensuring effective coordination with external partners and the delivery of meaningful real-world experiences that promote lifelong learning.



Curriculum Leadership

Design, plan and deliver innovative and differentiated lessons across Cookery, Life Skills and Work Experience tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils. Develop and maintain comprehensive curriculum documentation in alignment with the school improvement plan. Ensure appropriate assessment, monitoring, and reporting of pupil progress, and contribute to whole-school tracking systems. Provide inspirational leadership to ensure Cookery, Life Skills and Work Experience are embedded into the wider school ethos and curriculum.


Teaching & Learning

Deliver consistently high-quality and engaging sessions that build pupils' independence, practical skills, and readiness for adult life. Promote cross-curricular links and embed real-life contexts in teaching approaches to maximise relevance and impact. Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including those with complex learning needs. Support colleagues by modelling best practice and contributing to a collaborative teaching environment. Assess pupil progress and report/feedback to class staff, leaders and governors in regards to pupil progress and impact in these area


Resource & Health and Safety Management

Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient running of cookery and life skills areas, adhering to all relevant Health & Safety regulations. Manage resources, including ordering and maintaining equipment, stock control and room organisation, within budget. Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure environments are safe and conducive to learning.


Professional Expectations

Uphold and actively promote the ethos, vision and values of the school and Trust. Engage positively in continuing professional development and performance review processes. Adhere at all times to school safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies. Take an active role in team meetings, reviews and the wider life of the school. Contribute flexibly and positively to school priorities and initiatives as required.

About

Wembley Manor

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Wembley Manor

Harlesden Road, London
NW10 3RN
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