Specialist Instructor - Construction

Liberty Academy; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site parking

Job summary

Liberty Academy in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a dynamic Specialist Instructor to teach Construction to 11–16 pupils. This full-time, permanent role involves planning, delivering engaging lessons across all key stages, and assessing progress, under supervision.

You will work in a supportive environment with strong leadership, opportunities for professional development, and benefits including pension, occupational health, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Construction to secondary students is essential.
• Evidence of effective planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Ability to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver Construction lessons across key stages.
• Monitor pupils, assess and report on achievement and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate construction across curriculum.
• Maintain safe, supportive learning environments.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & reporting

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Specialist Instructor at Liberty Academy. This is a full-time, permanent position and an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate person.

You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, consistent with the aims of the school. Activities involve planning, preparing and delivering learning lessons in the specialist subject across all key stages, as well as monitoring pupils, assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development.

You will work within the classroom or appropriate area of the school site delivering lessons on Construction.

Liberty Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the Hull community, where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential. We place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.

Liberty Academy offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures within a school that genuinely cares about its community.

Liberty Academy is a large 11-16 secondary school in Hull with a strong sense of community and a high level of commitment. We are a team that believes that we can achieve anything together.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking candidate who can teach Construction to students and is committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons.

At Liberty, we value creativity and encourage new approaches to teaching and learning. Our curriculum is designed to broaden students’ horizons and enhance their cultural capital. Assessment is centrally planned to ensure consistency and to support a manageable workload, allowing staff to focus on what matters most, excellent teaching.

Our Technology Construction Specialist Instructor will provide students with engaging, practical opportunities to develop valuable skills for life, further education, and future careers. Working across the secondary school, they deliver hands‑on learning in technology and construction, encouraging students to develop their creativity, problem‑solving abilities, confidence, and technical skills. Through practical projects, students are supported to explore construction techniques, use tools and materials safely, and understand the importance of teamwork, precision, and resilience.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only (including training days)

Position Type: Permanent

Line Manager: Director of Learning Technology

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Interviews will take place on 5 November 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.