Job Description

Tutor in Construction / Functional Skills

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Full‑Time / Part‑Time / Long‑Term or Fixed Term
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for a Tutor in Construction / Functional Skills to join our AP secondary school. This role involves teaching construction vocational skills alongside functional skills (English, Maths, possibly ICT) to KS3 & KS4 students. You'll enable students to build practical skills, build confidence, and achieve qualifications that support them into further education, apprenticeships or employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver construction‑based practical sessions, workshops, projects, following health & safety standards.

  • Teach functional skills to complement practical learning; identify student levels and adapt teaching accordingly.

  • Assess, monitor and report progress; maintain accurate records.

  • Support student behaviour, attendance, engagement; work in small classes creating a supportive environment.

  • Contribute to curriculum planning; ensure learning is relevant, engaging, hands‑on.

  • Liaise with Centre Manager, parents, external bodies for vocational accreditation where required.

Person Specification

  • Experience and qualification in construction trade or related vocational area.

  • Skilled in teaching / tutoring functional skills; ability to scaffold learning for students with diverse needs.

  • Good classroom / workshop management; health & safety aware.

  • A creative, patient, practical approach; problem solver.

  • Excellent communication skills and commitment to student welfare and inclusion.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

  • You'll have support for career development and training: upskilling in functional skills, vocational assessments, pedagogy.

  • Flexible role options and clear progression paths.

  • Work in a supportive, grounded setting with small classes where your input is truly seen.

Get in touch now to be considered!