Construction Skills Instructor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Unqualified teacher scale or MPS/UPS for qualified teachers

Site: Richard Barnes Academy – Fitzwilliam Site

Closing date:  9am on 11^th May

Start date:  September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Built your career in construction and ready for a more secure, school‑hours role?

Want to pass on your practical skills and shape future tradespeople?

No teaching qualification? No problem, we’ll fully support you to train while working.

Bring your construction skills to the next generation!

Your role:

As a Construction Skills Instructor at Richard Barnes Academy, you will work with young people aged 12–16 in an alternative provision setting, helping them develop practical construction skills, confidence, and positive work habits.

This is a hands on, workshop focused role, centred on:

-        -  Delivering practical construction skills

-         - Modelling industry standards, routines, and safe working practices

-         - Engaging learners through real-world, skills-based activities

You’ll work as part of a supportive team, building positive relationships and preparing students for progression into further education, training, or apprenticeships.

While there is some planning and assessment, you will be fully supported, with the emphasis firmly on practical delivery rather than paperwork heavy classroom teaching.

What we’re looking for:

•  Strong hands on experience in construction or a related trade
•           A practical, patient and encouraging approach
•           The ability to build positive relationships with young people
•           A commitment to safety, inclusion and safeguarding

Previous teaching experience is helpful but not essential.

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates.

About us:

Richard Barnes Academy is an alternative provision academy supporting and raising the aspirations of young people who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools.  We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where you can make a genuine difference.

As part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust (TDET), you’ll benefit from excellent professional development, strong peer support, and a culture where staff are valued and encouraged to grow.

Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions are recognised and valued. 

Why work for us?:

·         - A stable, school-hours role with long-term security

·         - The opportunity to pass on real, practical skills to young people

·         - Full training and support to gain a teaching qualification

·         - A welcoming, inclusive Trust where staff wellbeing matters

95% of new starters rate our induction highly, and 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET.

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education