Construction Teacher (SEMH Provision)

We are seeking a committed and resilient Construction Teacher to join our expanding provision, working with post-16 students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

This is not a traditional teaching role. You will be delivering a practical, hands-on construction curriculum to small groups of learners who may have experienced significant disruption to their education.

You will play a key role in helping students:

• Re-engage with learning

• Develop practical trade skills

• Build confidence and independence

• Work towards City & Guilds qualifications (Entry Level 3 – Level 2)

What You’ll Be Doing

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging, practical sessions in:

  • Bricklaying

  • Carpentry

  • Plastering

  • Painting & Decorating

  • General maintenance

• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs

• Use hands-on learning to motivate and re-engage students

Curriculum & Assessment

• Support the development of a structured, meaningful construction curriculum

• Deliver and assess City & Guilds qualifications

• Track progress and maintain evidence for verification

• Adapt learning based on student progress and needs

Behaviour & Pastoral Support

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students

• Use calm, consistent approaches to behaviour

• Support students to regulate and re-engage

• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams

Safeguarding & Safety

• Maintain a strong safeguarding focus at all times

• Ensure a safe workshop environment, including:

  • Risk assessments

  • Safe use of tools and equipment

• Model high standards of health and safety

Working as a Team

• Direct and support a Teaching Assistant effectively

• Contribute to EHCP targets and reviews

• Work collaboratively across the provision

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience working with young people with SEND/SEMH needs

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Practical experience in construction trades

• Ability to deliver engaging small group sessions (up to 6 learners)

• Confidence working alongside and directing support staff

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)

• Experience delivering City & Guilds or vocational qualifications

• Assessing/IQA qualifications

• Understanding of trauma-informed practice

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year:

• Students are engaged and participating consistently

• Learners achieve relevant qualifications

• Behaviour improves through strong relationships and consistency

• The workshop environment is safe, structured and purposeful

• Students develop independence, confidence and employability skills

Why Join Us?

• Small class sizes and meaningful impact

• Opportunity to shape and develop a growing provision

• Supportive and experienced leadership team

• A role where you can genuinely change young people’s futures