Construction Technician

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist educational recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Technician to join a specialist school in Bury. This role involves preparing materials for Construction lessons and supporting students. Ideal for tradespeople eager to share their expertise. The contract is temporary and full-time, starting in November 2025.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a trades environment.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources for Construction lessons.
• Support learning in the Construction department.

Skills

Health and Safety

Joinery

Brickwork

Basic construction skills

Job description

Construction Technician / Teaching Assistant

Bury - ASAP Start

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Construction Technician to join a Specialist School in Bury. You will be responsible for the preparation of materials and resources for Construction lessons, and you will be responsible for supporting learning in the department. This role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson looking to work in education, to share their love and passion for the building profession with the next generation.

The school is a small setting which provides a tailored, nurturing environment for younger people who need that little extra support.

The Construction course is a new offering at our school so this is an exciting time to join the setting and develop the course in your image.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Bury, Lancashire
• Position: Construction Technician
• Type of work: Long term cover
• Start date: November 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: July 2026
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay: 100
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3.30 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience of Health and Safety / COSHH / joinery / brickwork / basic construction skills or experience in a "trades" environment. Previous experience working in a UK school not essential. Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (we can provide this).

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references
• If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team