Construction Instructor

Trent Acres; King's Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in King's Bromley seeks a dynamic Construction Instructor to lead the curriculum and inspire students through hands-on learning. The role involves developing vocational pathways, delivering engaging lessons, and ensuring a safe workshop environment. You'll join a growing team dedicated to positive student outcomes, making a significant impact on young people's lives. Benefits include life assurance, pension schemes, and various health support services.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and inspiring students.
• Ability to manage risk assessments in a workshop.
• Commitment to a nurturing learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Construction lessons.
• Monitor and adapt the curriculum for effective learning.
• Maintain a safe and efficient workshop environment.

Skills

Passion for teaching Construction

Knowledge of vocational qualifications

Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons

Excellent communication skills

Safety-consciousness

Job description

This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you passionate about construction and driven to inspire young people? Do you want to lead a hands‑on, real‑world curriculum that equips students with the skills, confidence, and creativity to succeed? Options Trent Acres School is searching for a dynamic Construction Instructor to join our growing team and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and inspire. You’ll take ownership of the Construction curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, introduce new qualification pathways, and raise standards across the school. Working in a supportive, hands‑on environment, you’ll help every student achieve their potential while building essential life and vocational skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, delivery, and assessment of practical, engaging Construction lessons
• Develop and introduce vocational pathways for KS4 and KS5 students
• Monitor, review, and adapt the curriculum to keep learning challenging and meaningful
• Use a variety of teaching styles, resources, and workshop setups to maximise engagement
• Promote positive behaviour, establish routines, and maintain a safe workshop environment
• Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities connected to Construction
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop spaces to high standards of safety and efficiency
• Work closely with Senior Leadership to review subject effectiveness and student progress
• Model professional standards in line with the Professional Standards for Teachers

Who We’re Looking For

• Passionate about teaching Construction and inspiring students with hands‑on learning
• Knowledgeable about vocational qualifications and pathways for KS4 and KS5
• Able to plan, adapt, and deliver creative, engaging lessons in workshop environments
• Committed to creating a personalised, nurturing, and holistic learning experience
• Professional, collaborative, and an excellent communicator
• Safety‑conscious with the ability to manage risk assessments and ensure a secure environment

About the School

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton‑on‑Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

Why Join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.