Construction Tutor (Reading)

Construction Tutor New Meaning Centre: NMT Berkshire (Reading) Employer: New Meaning Training (NMT) Type: Full Time, Permanent, Year-round Hours: 37.5 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30 Salary: £24,784.50 - £40,000 (salary negotiable and based on experience) Job Reference: BERCON112506RW Introduction Not every skilled tradesperson wants to stay on the tools forever. At New Meaning Training, we are looking for a Construction Tutor who can pass on practical skills, confidence and life experience to young people who often have not achieved their potential in mainstream education. This is not a traditional classroom teaching role. Most of our learning happens through doing, building, problem-solving and working alongside learners as they develop confidence, employability skills and practical construction knowledge. We welcome applications from experienced tutors, construction professionals looking for a career change, site supervisors, tradespeople and trainers. If you have strong construction knowledge and the ability to engage young people, we can support you with gaining teaching qualifications and developing your educational practice. Many of our learners have SEND, SEMH needs, autism, ADHD or previous negative experiences of education. Above all, we are looking for someone who can build relationships, set clear expectations and help young people believe they can succeed. Key responsibilities Plan and deliver hands-on, engaging Construction sessions that help young people explore creative techniques, build portfolios, and develop skills that matter Work 1:1 and in small groups to support learners at different levels of confidence and ability Collaborate with your team on scheme of work and lesson planning Encourage attendance, routine, and personal accountability in learners Support the development of learners’ functional skills in Maths and English as part of their wider learning journey Keep accurate records of progress, behavi