Construction Teacher
hace 23 días
Northam
Construction Teacher (SEMH Post)\n\nProspero Teaching is recruiting for a Construction Teacher to join an expanding alternative provision, working with post-16 students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.\n\nThis is a teaching role focused on delivering a practical, hands‑on construction curriculum to small groups of post‑16 learners who may have experienced disruption to their education. The provision offers a structured, supportive environment where consistency, relationships, and clear routes into employment are central.\n\nStudents are supported to re‑engage with learning, develop practical trade skills, and work towards City & Guilds qualifications (Entry Level 3-Level 2). Teaching takes place in groups of up to six learners, with a strong focus on vocational learning, confidence‑building, and employability skills.\n\nYou will deliver engaging sessions across a range of trades including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and general maintenance. A calm, flexible, and resilient approach is essential, alongside effective behaviour management using trauma‑informed strategies.\n\nThe role also involves supporting students' pastoral needs, working closely with support staff, contributing to EHCP targets, and maintaining a safe, well‑organised workshop environment with high standards of health and safety.\n\nCONTRACT DETAILS:\n\nPosition: Construction Teacher \nType of work: Alternative / Specialist Provision\nStart date: September 2026 (possibly sooner)\nDuration / Likely Duration: Long-term\nContract type: Temp-to-Perm\nFull time/part time: Full-Time\nPay: From £150 per day\nWorking hours: 08.00am-16.30pmEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nExperience working with young people with SEND/SEMH needs\nStrong behaviour management and deskills\nPractical experience in construction trades\nAbility to deliver engaging small-group sessions\nConfidence leading sessions alongside and directing support staffDesirable:\n\nTeaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)\nExperience delivering City & Guilds or vocational qualifications\nAssessing / IQA qualifications\nUnderstanding of traumapracticeTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:\n\nHold Right to Work in the UK\nHold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the update service, or be willing to apply\nProvide two professional, child-related referencesOTHER: \nIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\nProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business / education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to take up the post