Construction teacher

Supply Staff Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Teacher to work in a secondary SEMH school in Leyton, East London. This full-time, long-term role focuses on practical construction lessons that engage students and develop valuable vocational skills.

You will teach construction techniques, building trades, tool usage and essential health and safety procedures, while creating a patient and adaptable learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or delivering construction-related training in schools or vocational settings.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction and building trades.
• Ability to engage young people and manage challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient approach to working with SEMH students.
• Relevant teaching or vocational training qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical construction lessons tailored to students' needs.
• Teach construction techniques, building skills, tool usage and health and safety procedures.
• Develop students' practical competence, vocational knowledge and employability skills.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment during workshops.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support SEMH needs and encourage positive behaviour.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to support development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Construction knowledge

Behaviour management

Patience

Education

Teaching qualification

Vocational training qualification

Job description

Job Title: Construction Teacher

Location: Leyton, East London

Job Type: Full-Time Long Term (5 days a week)

Pay Rate: 160- 200 per day, dependent on experience

Job Overview:

Supply Staff Ltd is recruiting an experienced Construction Teacher to work within a secondary SEMH school in Leyton, East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands on professional with construction knowledge who can engage students through vocational learning and help them develop valuable skills for their future.

The school supports students with social, emotional and mental health needs, so the successful Construction Teacher will need a patient, adaptable approach and the ability to build positive relationships with young people who may find mainstream education challenging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, practical construction lessons tailored to students' abilities and learning needs.

• Teach construction techniques, building skills, tool usage and essential health and safety procedures.

• Develop students' practical competence, vocational knowledge and employability skills.

• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment, particularly during practical workshop activities.

• Adapt teaching approaches to support students with SEMH needs and encourage positive behaviour.

• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to support students' development.

Requirements:

• Experience teaching or delivering construction-related training, ideally within a school, alternative provision or vocational setting.

• Strong practical knowledge of construction, building trades or a related vocational subject.

• Ability to engage young people and manage challenging behaviour effectively.

• A patient, resilient and supportive approach to working with students with SEMH needs.

• Relevant teaching or vocational training qualifications are desirable.

Why Supply Staff Ltd:

Supply Staff Ltd connects education professionals with rewarding opportunities where they can make a genuine difference. If you're a Construction Teacher with practical industry knowledge and a passion for helping young people develop their skills and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.