Construction Cover Supervisor

Description:

Construction Vocation Cover Supervisor/ Instructor (SEMH Post)
Where: Dudley
Pay: GBP1
Who: Non-QTS applicants

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a Construction Cover Supervisor to join an expanding alternative provision, working with secondary to post-16 students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs in Dudley.
This is a teaching role focused on delivering a practical, hands-on construction curriculum to small groups of learners who may have experienced disruption to their education. The provision offers a structured, supportive environment where consistency, relationships, and clear routes into employment are paramount.
Students are supported to re-engage with learning, develop practical trade skills, and work towards City & Guilds/ Functional skills qualifications (Entry Level 3-Level 2). Teaching takes place in groups of up to six learners, with a strong focus on vocational learning, confidence-building, and employability skills.

You will deliver engaging sessions across a range of trades including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and general maintenance. A calm, flexible, and resilient approach is essential, alongside effective behaviour management using trauma-informed strategies.
The role also involves supporting students pastoral needs, working closely with support staff, contributing to EHCP targets, and maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop environment with high standards of health and safety.

CONTRACT DETAILS:
· Position: Construction Teacher
· Setting: Alternative / Specialist Provision
· Start date: October 2026 (possibly sooner)
· Duration / Likely Duration: Long-term
· Contract type: Temp-to-Perm
· Full time/part time: Full-Time
· Pay: From £1 per day
· Working hours: 08.30am-15.15pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience working with young people with SEND/SEMH needs
· Strong behaviour management and deskills
· Practical experience in construction trades
· Knowledge of ASdan, life skills, vocations and functional skills
· Confidence leading sessions alongside and directing support staff

Desirable:
· Experience delivering City & Guilds or vocational qualifications
· Knowledge of ASdan
· Understanding of trauma informed school
· Knowledge of Functional Skills & City & Guilds curriculum
· Non-QTS will be considered for this opportunity

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced Child/ Adult Barred List DBS registered with the update service, or be willing to apply
· Provide a minimum of two professional, child-related references
OTHER:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an 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. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to take up the post