Senior Construction Skills Tutor

St Mungo's; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Bristol is seeking a Senior Construction Skills Tutor to support clients recovering from homelessness. The role involves delivering engaging tuition for accredited multi-skills construction qualifications and fostering positive relationships with clients and local hostel managers. The ideal candidate will be empathetic and proactive, using their experiences to motivate others towards independent living. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and proactive individual with passion for teaching.
• Able to use trade experience and life skills for client support.
• No formal teaching qualification essential but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tuition for accredited construction qualifications.
• Build relationships with local hostel managers.
• Set up new training hub in Bristol.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Motivating others

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting our clients on their journey to recovery, independence, and life away from homelessness?

We are looking for a Senior Construction Skills Tutor to join our Learning, Training & Employment team. Helping people who have experienced homelessness to develop their skills, improve their well being, and move towards independent living is a fundamental part of our mission to support people in rebuilding their lives.

This role will deliver an engaging and effective programme of accredited multi-skills training across a range of construction disciplines. The post holder will create a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where clients can build confidence, well being, and routine.

As a Senior Construction Skills Tutor, you will:

• Deliver engaging and effective tuition to clients, supporting them to achieve an accredited multi-skills construction qualification.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local hostel managers to promote the programme and increase client participation.
• Help set up our new training hub in Bristol

About You

We are seeking an empathetic and proactive individual who can share their skills, motivate others, and inspire confidence. A formal teaching or training qualification is not essential — we are looking for someone who is passionate, committed, and able to use their trade experience and life skills to provide consistent, person‑centred support to people rebuilding their lives.

You will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and foster positive relationships.
• A flexible approach, with a willingness to work across multiple sites.
• An understanding of the importance of client involvement and a person‑centred approach to achieving the best outcomes.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under‑represented groups.

How to apply

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Closing date: 10am on 26 January 2026

Interview and assessments on: TBC

About Us

Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night.

What We Offer

A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.