Construction Teacher - Bricklaying and or Maintenance

Construction Teacher - Bricklaying and or Maintenance

Hours

Hours 37 hours per week

Contract Type

Contract Type Fixed term for 1 year

Location

Location Sowton, Exeter

Closing Date

Closing Date 07/07/2026

Job Description and Person Specification

Turn your industry experience into a rewarding teaching career.

Do you have hands‑on experience in Bricklaying, Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, or a related trade? Are you passionate about developing the next generation of skilled professionals?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and supportive individual to join our Bricklaying and Maintenance team, helping learners develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in the construction industry.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an industry professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Teacher within our Construction faculty you will inspire and support learners through high‑quality teaching, training and assessment. You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor learner progress and help students achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Alongside teaching, you’ll play an important pastoral role, providing guidance and encouragement through group tutorials, one‑to‑one support and target setting. You’ll also work closely with parents, carers and colleagues to ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed.

• Has industry experience in Bricklaying, Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, or a related trade.
• Is passionate about sharing their skills and knowledge with others.
• Has experience of coaching, mentoring, training or supporting apprentices, trainees or students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Takes a supportive and learner‑centred approach.

If you have the drive, enthusiasm and passion to make a difference, we can support you in developing your teaching career.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mick Dixon, Curriculum Manager, on

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We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counseling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddle boarding. Read more on ourcareerspage .

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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 7th July at midnight.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

* the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays