Construction Cover Supervisor

Construction Vocation Cover Supervisor/ Instructor (SEMH Post) Where: Dudley Pay: GBP108.21- 135 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 £108.21- 135 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