Construction Tutor in Leeds

Shape Skills. Build Confidence. Change Lives. Are you an experienced Construction Tutor, Construction Teacher, or industry professional looking to use your skills to transform the lives of young people? We are working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Leeds to recruit a dedicated Construction Tutor to join their team either immediately or from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education, including SEND, SEMH needs, emotionally based school avoidance, and behavioural challenges. Through practical, engaging and vocational learning, you will help students develop valuable skills, gain qualifications, and prepare for future employment and training opportunities.

The Role

As a Construction Tutor, you will deliver engaging vocational learning programmes that develop practical construction skills alongside employability, confidence and personal development. Working with small groups of learners, you will provide a supportive and structured environment where students can thrive, re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging construction lessons and practical workshops.
• Teach a range of construction skills, including basic carpentry, joinery, brickwork, painting and decorating, health and safety, or general construction principles.
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of learners with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Develop students’ practical skills, confidence and employability.
• Monitor and assess learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement through strong relationship-building.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Support students in developing transferable workplace skills.
• Ensure all practical activities are carried out safely and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience within the construction industry or vocational construction education.
• Relevant construction qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, Level 3 or above).
• Experience working with young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners who may have previously disengaged from education.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within construction environments.
• Passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Additional

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, Level 3 Award in Education & Training or equivalent).
• Experience within Alternative Provision, PRU, SEND or SEMH settings.
• Experience delivering vocational qualifications.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s futures.
• Small class sizes and personalised learning programmes.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Potential for permanent opportunities.

About the Setting

This specialist Alternative Provision supports young people who have struggled to access mainstream education due to social, emotional, behavioural and additional learning needs. The setting provides a highly personalised curriculum designed to re-engage learners and equip them with the skills, confidence and qualifications needed for successful progression into further education, training or employment. The school places strong emphasis on building positive relationships and supporting learners to become resilient, accountable and successful young adults.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.