Specialist Instructor - Construction

We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Specialist Instructor at Liberty Academy. This is a full-time, permanent position and an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate person.

You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, consistent with the aims of the school. Activities involve planning, preparing and delivering learning lessons in the specialist subject across all key stages, as well as monitoring pupils, assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development.

You will work within the classroom or appropriate area of the school site delivering lessons on Construction.

Liberty Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the Hull community, where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential. We place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.

Liberty Academy offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures within a school that genuinely cares about its community.

Liberty Academy is a large 11-16 secondary school in Hull with a strong sense of community and a high level of commitment. We are a team that believes that we can achieve anything together.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking candidate who can teach Construction to students and is committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons.

At Liberty, we value creativity and encourage new approaches to teaching and learning. Our curriculum is designed to broaden students’ horizons and enhance their cultural capital. Assessment is centrally planned to ensure consistency and to support a manageable workload, allowing staff to focus on what matters most, excellent teaching.

Our Technology Construction Specialist Instructor will provide students with engaging, practical opportunities to develop valuable skills for life, further education, and future careers. Working across the secondary school, they deliver hands‑on learning in technology and construction, encouraging students to develop their creativity, problem‑solving abilities, confidence, and technical skills. Through practical projects, students are supported to explore construction techniques, use tools and materials safely, and understand the importance of teamwork, precision, and resilience.

What we can offer:

Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site parking

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only (including training days)

Position Type:
Permanent

Line Manager:
Director of Learning Technology

Travel Required:

No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the job description for more information

Interviews will take place on 17 November 2026.

• Good understanding of child/young persons development and learning processes.
• Understanding of individual children and young peoples needs.
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice.
• Extensive knowledge of the specialist subject area.

• Experience of working in a classroom environment.
• Experience of developing skills in others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively with all children, young people, families and carers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including good listening skills.
• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team.
• Able to exercise discretion and judgement.
• Demonstrable ICT skills and ability to use them as part of the learning process, or, the ability to develop ICT skills in a reasonable timeframe.
• Skills to manage pupils behaviour appropriately.
• Confidentiality skills.
• Flexibility.

• Degree level or level 5 qualification or equivalent in the specialist subject area.