Teacher - Construction

Teacher - Construction (The Fermain Academy)

Education Phases: Secondary;

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 5th May 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us This is an exceptional time to join a young but growing and ambitious trust, whose aim is to transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable pupils in the region. As a trust we are not only growing in terms of the number of schools, students, staff and parents but also in the depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and expertise we have across our schools.

Our Core Values are

• Child centred
• Adaptive and sensitive to need
• Authentic in our relationships

Our Vision

is to support all learners, raising their aspirations through high quality engaging education which empowers and liberates their futures.

Core Purpose of the Role

• To plan and deliver an engaging, practical Construction & DT curriculum, including AIMS Level 2 Construction qualifications;
• To re engage learners through hands on, purposeful learning;
• To support students to achieve recognised accreditation and develop employability skills

Key Priorities

• Support the vision and direction of the school;
• Deliver a high quality vocational curriculum in Construction & DT;
• Deliver and maintain effective learning and teaching throughout school;
• Ensure strong outcomes in both accreditation and personal development;
• Undertake Performance Management & Line Management responsibilities for a learning mentor;
• Ensure effective pastoral care and behaviour support throughout the school;
• Be responsible for the day to day impact of own subject across the curriculum;
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the school's vocational offer;
• Willingness to demonstrate a flexible approach to the curriculum to meet school requirements;

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high quality teaching in Construction & DT, with flexibility to contribute across the wider curriculum where required;
• Deliver a practical, project based curriculum that engages students who have previously disengaged from education;
• Use real world construction contexts to raise aspirations and highlight future pathways (apprenticeships, trades, FE);
• Plan and sequence learning to support progression towards AIMS Level 2 Construction (or equivalent) outcomes, ensuring students build a portfolio of evidence;
• Assess, track and monitor progress, including practical competency;
• Support students to develop work readiness, problem solving, teamwork and resilience;
• Celebrate success through completion of practical projects, accreditation milestones and improvements in behaviour, attendance, and engagement;
• Contribute to the internal moderation and verification processes in line with AIM Qualifications and assessment requirements;
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including SEND and SEMH;
• Support and maintain an environment and a code of behaviour and discipline which promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement;
• Support and maintain the mental health and wellbeing of the students which promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement;
• Help organise the curriculum and its assessment and work with the SLT to monitor and evaluate it in order to identify areas for improvement;
• Ensure that the curriculum and assessments meet National Curriculum requirements;
• Ensure that improvements in literacy and numeracy are priority targets for all students across school;
• liaise with the Academy's SENCO in order to identify students who require further support or intervention;
• Support PSHR/E/RHSE and enrichment, particularly where linked to employability and life skills;
• Support students to develop work readiness, problem solving, teamwork and resilience;

Partnership Working

• Support in establishing a culture and curriculum which fulfils the aims and requirements of the whole school community as set out in the vision;
• Maintain regular communication with parents/carers regarding progress and achievements;
• Contribute to whole school celebration events and recognition systems;
• Seek opportunities to invite parents and carers into the academy to enrich student experience and to promote the academy's value to the wider community;
• Collaborate with staff, to actively promote British values, as well as the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well being of students and their families;
• Represent the academy at relevant meetings, as and when required;

Health and Safety / Child Protection

• Maintain a safe and organised workshop environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards taking responsibility for health and safety within the workshop, including safe use of tools and equipment;
• Help ensure that health and safety standards meet statutory requirements, monitoring health and safety matters within the school, particularly ensuring that all members of staff take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others;
• Help ensure that Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and Department of Health assessments of Children in Need are rigorously complied with, and that the welfare and health and safety of students are of prime consideration;
• Promote the safety and well being of students and staff - promoting a culture of safety, respect and responsibility;
• Ensure good order and discipline of students and staff;

Looking After our Team (Benefits)

• Access and support with training and CPD including further professional qualifications;
• Specialist training where required;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Flexible and supportive approach to work;
• Free lunch at school;
• Nursery benefits;
• Education Mutual - access to free face to face counselling, physiotherapy, nurse help line, prescription service whenever you need it;
• Perkbox membership, including a huge range of discounts, free gifts, perks including shopping, eating out, holidays;
• Wellness Hub - access to a variety of practical and useful resources;
• Medical - online GP appointments, prescriptions and advice at a time convenient to you;

Desired Criteria

• Experience delivering AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Construction Qualifications;
• Industry experience in construction or a trade;
• Experience in an alternative provision or specialist setting;
• Knowledge of internal verification and moderation processes;
• Training in SEMH, trauma informed practice or behaviour support;
• Knowledge of current good practice and development in special education provision;
• Knowledge of successful practice in teaching hard to reach students;
• Knowledge of how to promote independence for young people with complex needs;
• Knowledge of OFSTED framework;
• Work in the wider community;
• Qualified Teacher Status;
• A degree or equivalent (ideally in DT, Construction or a related field);
• Experience of teaching Design Technology, construction or a vocational subject;
• Strong practical skills and knowledge (tools, materials, workshop practice);
• Evidence of further professional development;
• Experience working with students with SEND; SEMH or disengaged from education;
• Ability to assess and track progress, including portfolio based evidence;
• Understanding of vocational qualifications and accreditation pathways;
• Proven ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students;
• Promote good student progress and outcomes;
• Demonstrate full subject and curriculum knowledge;
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons;
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students;
• Use assessment effectively to inform student's progress and to analyse data to help the target setting process;
• Strong behaviour and relational practice;
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment;
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities;
• Communicate and work effectively in a multi disciplinary school team including parents/guardians and other external agencies;
• Commitment to school wide focus on student attainment;
• Ability to motivate and inspire hard to reach learners;
• Good organisational skills;
• Generate enthusiasm for new ideas in both students and staff;
• Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, orally and in writing;
• Resolve conflict through active listening and negotiation;
• Demonstrate a flexible approach and a willingness to listen to others;
• Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers in a positive and clear manner;
• Remain calm when working under pressure;
• Show patience and empathy;
• Analyse situations, prioritise and help to implement realistic solutions;
• Establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school;
• Will deliver and support extra curricular activities;
• Inspire all in a love of learning for your subject;
• Evidence of understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity;
• Demonstrate a good level and understanding of ICT;
• Knowledge of how to deal with safeguarding issues in school;
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