Construction Teacher

TimePlan Education; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supportive staff team

Well-resourced workshops

Career development

Job summary

Timeplan education is seeking a skilled Construction Instructor for a school-based role in East London. You will deliver practical construction sessions in a specialist autism setting, working with students in small groups to build vocational skills and confidence.

A hands-on, supportive approach is essential; a formal teaching qualification is not required. The role is based in Walthamstow within a dedicated, well-resourced workshop environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Woodwork

Carpentry

Acrylic work

Bricklaying

Tiling

Health & safety

Student engagement

Calm, patient

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 - Experience in construction trades such as:

• 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.

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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