Teacher of Construction

About this role

Meadowbrook College is looking to appoint a hard working, dedicated Teacher of Construction on a full time, permanent basis at our site in Oxford.

As an Alternative Provision Academy within the River Learning Trust, our primary aim is to prepare young people aged 5 16 with the necessary skills and confidence to transition into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

This role offers a distinct teaching environment: learning takes place in small, well supported groups of 6 8 pupils, and our community is deeply committed to Restorative Principles. We are looking for an expert who sets high expectations, models industry standards, and values a collaborative, workload sensitive team culture.

What skills and experience are required

To lead our practical vocational curriculum, essential must haves include strong subject expertise across construction disciplines (carpentry, brickwork, basic trades) to guide Key Stage 4 students safely, alongside a deep commitment to Restorative Principles and Practice to manage behaviour and build trust. You must hold high academic expectations to prepare our small groups for external qualifications, apprenticeships, or future employment, working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team.

Desirable nice to haves that would strengthen your application include prior experience within an Alternative Provision (AP) or specialist SEMH setting, direct background working within the construction industry, or experience tailoring bespoke learning programmes focused on self management and employability.

What we can offer

By joining our vocational department as the Teacher of Construction, you will benefit from:

• Purposeful teaching environments: small group sizes (6 8 pupils) allow you to focus on skill progression rather than managing a crowded workshop.
• A multidisciplinary support network: you will work alongside a talented, collaborative team of coach mentors, learning mentors, therapists, and a school nurse, ensuring holistic support is wrap around.
• Restorative Principles in action: our community is committed to Restorative Practice, creating a calm, respectful workplace culture where positive behaviour and genuine relationships underpin quality learning.
• Professional agency and autonomy: we respect your specialist vocational expertise, giving you the autonomy to model industry standards and shape a workshop culture that makes our Key Stage 4 students proud of their hard work.
• Shared growth and stability: through our connection to the River Learning Trust, you will receive evidence informed, high quality CPLD, a workload sensitive approach to school operations, and the long term security of recognised continuous service and the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

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