Construction Teacher

Cloughwood Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Construction & Engineering Trades
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,950.00 - £49,884.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Allowance £2679

Construction Teacher job summary

Kaleidoscope Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a Construction Teacher (QTS accredited) to its “Outstanding” rated founding school Cloughwood Academy.

Cloughwood Academy is an outstanding special school, catering for pupils aged 8 – 18, with social emotional and mental health needs. We provide exceptional vocational education and preparing pupils for successful careers. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Construction Teacher to join our dynamic team. Our Construction facilities have recently been expanded so that we can offer both bricklaying and joinery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering engaging and high-quality lessons in Construction to pupils across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. You will play a vital role in equipping pupils with practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and industry-relevant qualifications. This will include:

• Delivering City and Guilds Level 1 and 2 in Construction.

• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment strategies.

• Monitoring pupil progress, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring excellent attainment.

• Maintaining a safe and purposeful learning environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

• Contributing to the development and enhancement of the construction curriculum.

• Participating in school events, parent evenings, and professional development opportunities.

• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s ethos and expectations.

• Motivate and guide pupils to explore career pathways and further training opportunities within the construction industry.

What we are looking for someone with:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in Construction or a related field.

• A teaching qualification (e.g., QTS, QTLS, Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards one.

• A strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.

• The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage pupils of varying abilities.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Well-resourced facilities.

• Tailored professional development opportunities.

• Teachers pay and conditions

• Teacher pension scheme.

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

• Health shield cover.

• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, home improvements and cycling.

Applicants will receive an excellent induction and CPD opportunities to further develop their career. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining our successful, growing team.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Week Commencing 30th June 2025

Further details about this post are available by emailing: head@cloughwood.cheshire.sch.uk

Due to the volume of applications received, if you do not hear from the school within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful this time.

Kaleidoscope Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – The provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You MUST, therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions on the application form.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Cloughwood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 18
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cloughwood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cloughwood-academy

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