Construction Teacher

TimePlan Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-equipped workshop

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Training and development

Job summary

Timeplan Education is seeking a Construction Instructor for a school-based role in East London. The position involves delivering practical construction sessions to small groups of students in a specialist secondary setting for autism, with a focus on hands-on learning and safety in a well-resourced workshop.

Formal teaching qualifications are not required, and the role emphasizes adapting approaches to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs while collaborating with staff to support student

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction experience in a workshop setting.
• Ability to work with young people with additional needs.
• Experience in a practical, vocational learning environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical construction sessions to small groups.
• Support students in developing vocational skills and independence.
• Create a safe, structured workshop environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches for diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to support progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Woodwork

Carpentry

Acrylic work

Bricklaying

Tiling

Student engagement

Calm demeanour

Health & safety

Job description

Role: Construction Teacher (School-Based Role)
Location: Walthamstow
Contract: Full-time / Term-time
Setting: Specialist Secondary School (Autism)

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Construction Instructor to join a supportive Secondary setting (Autism) in East London. This is a hands-on role working with young people who benefit from practical, vocational learning approaches.

This position is ideal for someone with strong construction skills and a passion for working with young people, particularly those with additional needs such as Autism. A formal teaching qualification is not required.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging, practical construction sessions to small groups of students
• Support students in developing vocational skills, confidence, and independence
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive workshop environment
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning and behavioural needs
• Work collaboratively with school staff to support student progress and wellbeing

Key Skills & Experience -

• Woodwork / carpentry
• Acrylic work / basic fabrication
• Bricklaying
• Tiling

• Ability to engage and motivate young people through practical learning
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Understanding of health & safety in a workshop environment
• Experience working with young people or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives
• Supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for training and development
• Well-resourced workshop facilities

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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