Construction Vocations Instructor/ Teacher

Construction Vocation Teacher/ Instructor (SEMH Post)
Where: Solihull
Pay: GBP148.39- 205.12 per day
Who: QTS/ Non-QTS applicants
Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a Construction Teacher to join an expanding alternative provision, working with secondary to 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 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 paramount.
Students are supported to re-engage with learning, develop practical trade skills, and work towards City & Guilds/ Functional skills 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:
· Position: Construction Teacher
· Setting: Alternative / Specialist Provision
· Start date: October 2026 (possibly sooner)
· Duration / Likely Duration: Long-term
· Contract type: Temp-to-Perm
· Full time/part time: Full-Time
· Pay: From GBP148.39- 205.12 per day (depending on experience and quals)
· Working hours: 08.30am-16.00pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience working with young people with SEND/SEMH needs
· Strong behaviour management and deskills
· Practical experience in construction trades
· Ability to deliver engaging small-group sessions
· Confidence leading sessions 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 school
· Knowledge of Functional Skills & City & Guilds curriculum
· Non-QTS will be considered for this opportunity
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced Child/ Adult Barred List DBS registered with the update service, or be willing to apply
· Provide a minimum of two professional, child-related references
OTHER:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed