Job description
Construction Teacher (SEMH Post)
Prospero 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.
This 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.
Students 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.
You 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.
The 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.
CONTRACT DETAILS:
1. Position: Construction Teacher
2. Type of work: Alternative / Specialist Provision
3. Start date: September 2026 (possibly sooner)
4. Duration / Likely Duration: Long-term
5. Contract type: Temp-to-Perm
6. Full time/part time: Full-Time
7. Pay: From £150 per day
8. Working hours:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
9. Experience working with young people with SEND/SEMH needs
10. Strong behaviour management and deskills
11. Practical experience in construction trades
12. Ability to deliver engaging small-group sessions
13. Confidence leading sessions alongside and directing support staff
Desirable:
14. Teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)
15. Experience delivering City & Guilds or vocational qualifications
16. Assessing / IQA qualifications
17. Understanding of traumapractice
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
18. Hold Right to Work in the UK
19. Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the update service, or be willing to apply
20. Provide two professional, child-related references
OTHER: