At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students by delivering engaging construction lessons and practical skills.
- Company: Join a supportive team at OFG Education, dedicated to personalised learning.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, mental health support, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Work in a nurturing environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering their potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction trades and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 39000 £ per year.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Construction instructor to join our team at Trent Acres with the ability to deliver quality lessons to students, inspiring learners and equipping them with the practical and theoretical skills needed for the modern construction industry. We need someone with practical experience of Bricklaying, Joinery, Painting and decorating and Plumbing for our students to achieve the trade-based qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver a practical, engaging, and personalised curriculum to students with complex learning needs. Our learners thrive on creative, hands‑on experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver practical construction lessons
- Plan engaging, differentiated learning activities
- Assess student progress and adapt teaching accordingly
- Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging high expectations
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students with additional needs
- Contribute to wider school development and attend relevant training
- Uphold safeguarding duties and school policies
Requirements
- QTS/QTLS is desirable but not essential
- Strong belief in every child's potential to achieve
- Resilience and initiative in a dynamic school environment
- Experience managing challenging behaviour positively
- Excellent planning, communication, and classroom practice
- Team-focused with a commitment to professional development
- Ability to create structured, supportive learning environments
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world.
Options Trent Acres School is an independent specialist school in rural Staffordshire for students with autism, trauma, attachment, anxiety, and other complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and structured environment where we strive to make sure students feel valued and experience a sense of belonging. Small groups, with high staff ratios, and child centred programmes support social, emotional, and academic development that help our students grow into well adjusted members of the wider world.
Location: Split between Options Trent Acres School, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR and Brookfields College, Cannock, WS11 0JN
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience/qualification, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available. We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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