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:
*Position: Construction Teacher
*Type of work: Alternative / Specialist Provision
*Start date: September 2026 (possibly sooner)
*Duration / Likely Duration: Long-term
*Contract type: Temp-to-Perm
*Full time/part time: Full-Time
*Pay: From £150 per day
*Working hours: 08.00am-16.30pm
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 traumapractice
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
*Hold Right to Work in the UK
*Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the update service, or be willing to apply
*Provide 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.