Job Description

Position Title:

Teacher of Construction

Location:

Chances Mentoring, Oldham

Reports To:

Head of Centre, Deputy Head of Centre, Proprietor

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary:

29,269.00 - 36,648.00

Working Hours:

8:00- 16:30 Monday - Friday.

About Chances Mentoring:

Chances Mentoring is a registered independent specialist school that focuses on providing therapeutic education and mentoring to children with various learning needs, especially those with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and behavioural issues. Our primary goal is to offer a holistic and empowering experience that goes beyond traditional education. We believe in fostering well-rounded individuals by combining high-quality teaching with a strong emphasis on personal development and life skills.

Our services include a variety of academic and vocational (construction and hair and Beauty) programs. We offer core subjects of Maths, English, PSHCCE and Sports Studies all delivered as standalone subjects with qualified teachers to ensure continuous academic progress. We also deliver a cross curricular thematic curriculum which is tailored to the needs and interests of the students with subjects like Geography, History and Creative at the forefront of the students' learning. Additionally, we offer ASDAN qualifications and AQA Awards, which help our students achieve accredited qualifications and gain essential skills for post-16 education and beyond.

We also incorporate daily physical activities, outdoor learning experiences, and community engagement to support students' mental health and enhance their ability to concentrate. Our approach includes various assessments to track and develop student progress, which are shared with both schools and families.

Chances Mentoring has been recognised for its significant impact on the community, winning 3 awards in the last 12 months. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing opportunities for young people and making a meaningful difference in their lives.

Why Join us?

? Innovate approach to education

? Inclusive and supportive learning environment

? Opportunities for professional growth and development

? Small class sizes in order to develop relationships with the students.

? Join an enthusiastic and growing staff body.

? Outstanding benefits package.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching Construction Skills from basic to Level 1 and 2. Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success, and progression - respecting individual differences in culture and background and reflecting this in the environment of the classroom. Ensuring that lessons are well planned, enabling learners to achieve and progress. Planning, producing, and updating schemes of work, to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements - considering guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with all current requirements. Using a range of teaching and learning strategies and resources, adapted to learners' individual needs - in line with the schools teaching and learning policy. Identifying clear teaching objectives, learning outcomes, developing learning resources and learning routes that meet learner needs. Maintaining good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing, setting high expectations for behaviour, and being responsible for behaviour management within the classroom; aiding in behavioural management across the School. Teaching both practical and theory work.

Qualifications

A recognised teaching qualification (L3 minimum) (Desirable) Experience of Teaching and Planning. Occupational background in construction skills including but not limited to, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrics and Plumbing. (essential) Experience of working with a cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs. (Desirable) An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential. NVQ Level 2 or above Qualification in construction (Essential) .

Please submit a letter of interest outlining your suitability for the role, to Bethany Peak by Friday 18th July 2025.

For further information about the role, please contact beth@chancesmentoring.com.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Chances Mentoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check following the safer recruitment procedures are effectively implemented.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,269.00-36,648.00 per year

Work Location: In person