Teacher of Construction

Posting date:	18 September 2025
Salary:	£25,647 to £27,540 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 September 2025
Location:	Chatham, Kent
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Nacro
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	SS3789

Summary

Teacher of Construction

Contract: Permanent/ full-time / part-time / job share all considered

Hours : 40 hrs per week (08.30 – 16.30)

Salary: £25,647- £27,540 per annum subject to qualifications –

DET Qualified teachers are currently in receipt of a temporary market supplement of £1,700 per annum, payable as an additional premium above the contractual base salary.

Location: Chatham

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past.

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping young people to learn and achieve, and who can help them be ready to take their next steps.

You will be a multi skilled construction tutor at level 1 standard. Must be able to teach basic skills in Tiling, Painting, woodwork, electrics and plumbing.

We need someone who is compassionate in their approach, and who can work with young people who may have had multiple barriers to education in the past. We want someone who is flexible and can be part of a small, local team who come together in all circumstances to put our students first.

What will I be doing as a teacher at Nacro?

As a key member of the teaching team, your main focus will always be teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting students to make appropriate progress in lessons, resulting in them achieving qualifications. You will also play an important role within the centre community, supporting your students pastorally, and will have duties related to assurance, making sure our courses run on time, and to a high standard.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

· Preparing for learning by planning lessons, developing resources, and caring for our classroom spaces,

· Monitoring students’ progress on their course, providing feedback and support so that students can improve,

· Assessing students and their work so that they achieve as expected and as needed for their next steps,

· Working with your colleagues to enhance delivery, identify support needs, and contributing to student experience and enrichment,

· You may be asked to deliver tutorial or skills lessons as part of your role using our ready-made lessons resources.

Requirements for this role:

· English and Maths at GCSE grace C/4 or equivalent Level 2,

· Experience in trade

· Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 Packages is required. Support can be provided

· All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check,

· A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, Nacro is proud to support those new to teaching.

What are the next steps?

Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to apply online.

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