About the Role

We are seeking a Construction Trade Tutor to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across construction multi-skills pathways.

You will teach practical skills such as joinery, bricklaying, tiling and decorating, supporting learners to develop confidence, competence and readiness for employment.

This is a hands-on role within a workshop environment, where where relationships, structure and a safe learning environment are as important as teaching trade skills

You will work with learners who may have experienced barriers to education, requiring patience, consistency and a strong relational approach.

What You Will Do

• Deliver engaging, practical construction sessions across multi-skills pathways aligned to NOCN qualifications
• Adapt teaching to meet SEND and SEMH needs, using EHCP-informed approaches
• Support learners to develop employability skills, independence and confidence
• Maintain accurate assessment records and contribute to learner progress reviews
• Create a safe, structured and well-managed workshop environment
• Embed health and safety and safe working practices at all times
• Work collaboratively with the SENDCo, pastoral team and wider staff
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement

Full details are provided in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have practical experience in construction trades (e.g. joinery, bricklaying, multi-skills)
• Can engage and motivate learners through hands-on learning
• Understand (or are willing to learn) how to support learners with SEND and SEMH
• Builds positive, respectful and consistent relationships
• Maintains high expectations alongside a calm, relational approach
• Can create a safe and well-organised workshop environment
• Is committed to safeguarding and professional conduct

A teaching qualification (e.g. Level 3 AET) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.

Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

All staff at Elysium play a vital role in creating a safe, stable and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the Care Act (2014) and local WSCP / WSAB procedures
• Maintain professional boundaries and safer working practice
• Act with integrity and in line with Elysium’s values at all times

Safer Recruitment

Elysium Training is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

All appointments are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information
• Identity and right-to-work verification
• Full employment history checks and satisfactory references
• Qualification verification
• Online and social media screening
• Completion of a 6-month probationary period

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Elysium Training is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

How to Apply

Please submit your completed application form to:

Terri.fletcher@elysiumtraining.co.uk
(DSL) Designated Safeguarding Lead

Interview Date: TBC

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.