Construction/ Multi Skills Instructor

OFG Education; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase

Job summary

Options Trent Acres School, part of OFG Education, is seeking an experienced Construction instructor to deliver practical construction lessons and inspire learners in a specialist setting. You will work with students who have autism and other complex needs, delivering bricklaying, joinery, painting and decorating, and plumbing to achieve trade-based qualifications.

The role emphasizes hands-on, personalised teaching, safeguarding responsibilities, and collaboration with staff to support student

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical construction lessons.
• Ability to plan differentiated activities for varied learners.
• Experience assessing progress and adapting teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical construction lessons.
• Plan engaging, differentiated learning activities.
• Assess student progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Foster positive relationships and high expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support students with additional needs.
• Attend relevant training and contribute to school development.

Skills

Bricklaying

Joinery

Painting & decorating

Plumbing

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Construction instructor to join our team at Trent Acres with the ability to deliver quality lessons to students, inspiring learners and equipping them with the practical and theoretical skills needed for the modern construction industry.

We need someone with practical experience of Bricklaying, Joinery, Painting and decorating and Plumbing for our students to achieve the trade-based qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver a practical, engaging, and personalised curriculum to students with complex learning needs. Our learners thrive on creative, hands-on experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical construction lessons
• Plan engaging, differentiated learning activities
• Assess student progress and adapt teaching accordingly
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging high expectations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students with additional needs
• Contribute to wider school development and attend relevant training
• Uphold safeguarding duties and school policies

• QTS/QTLS is desirable but not essential
• Strong belief in every child's potential to achieve
• Resilience and initiative in a dynamic school environment
• Experience managing challenging behaviour positively
• Excellent planning, communication, and classroom practice
• Team-focused with a commitment to professional development
• Ability to create structured, supportive learning environments

This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team, making a meaningful impact every day.

About Our School

Options Trent Acres School is an independent specialist school in rural Staffordshire for students with autism, trauma, attachment, anxiety, and other complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and structured environment where we strive to make sure students feel valued and experience a sense of belonging. Small groups, with high staff ratios, and child centred programmes support social, emotional, and academic development that help our students grow in to well adjusted members of the wider world. Integrated clinical care and strong family partnerships empower every student to build confidence, independence, and the skills to thrive in life. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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 .