Construction Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a Construction Cover Supervisor to deliver a practical, hands-on construction curriculum to small groups of learners in Dudley, including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and general maintenance. The role focuses on trauma-informed behaviour management, pastoral support, and close collaboration with support staff to meet EHCP targets.

This temporary to permanent position requires flexibility, a calm approach, and strong classroom

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND/SEMH students.
• Strong behaviour management.
• Practical experience in construction trades.
• Knowledge of ASdan, life skills, vocations and functional skills.
• Confidence leading sessions with and directing support staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions across trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and general maintenance.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches to classroom management.
• Support students' pastoral needs and liaise with support staff.
• Maintain a safe, well‑organised workshop with high health and safety standards.

Skills

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches

Pastoral support

Team collaboration

Tools

ASdan

Job description

Construction Vocation Cover Supervisor/ Instructor (SEMH Post)

Where: Dudley

Pay: GBP108.21- 135

Who: Non-QTS applicants

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a Construction Cover Supervisor to join an expanding alternative provision, working with secondary to post-16 students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs in Dudley.

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 £108.21- 135 per day
• Working hours: 08.30am-15.15pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with young people with SEND/SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and deskills
• Practical experience in construction trades
• Knowledge of ASdan, life skills, vocations and functional skills
• Confidence leading sessions alongside and directing support staff

Desirable:

• Experience delivering City & Guilds or vocational qualifications
• Knowledge of ASdan
• 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:

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