Construction Teacher for Practical Skills in SEMH School

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

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Teacher to join a secondary SEMH school in Leyton, East London. The role centers on delivering practical construction lessons, helping students build skills for their future and improving employability through hands-on learning.

You will manage workshop safety, tailor instructions to SEMH pupils, and provide ongoing feedback to support progress in a patient, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or delivering construction-related training, ideally within a school, AP or vocational setting.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction, building trades or related vocational subject.
• Ability to engage young people and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Patient, resilient and supportive approach to SEMH needs.

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 SEMH needs and encourage positive behaviour.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to support students' development.

Skills

Construction teaching

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Health and safety

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Teacher to join a secondary SEMH school in Leyton, East London. The role centers on delivering practical construction lessons, helping students build skills for their future and improving employability through hands-on learning.

You will manage workshop safety, tailor instructions to SEMH pupils, and provide ongoing feedback to support progress in a patient, supportive environment.