Construction Tutor

Salary:
From £24,246 FTE Salary is negotiable and based on experience

Type:
Permanent, Full Time, All-Year-Round

Do you have the practical skills and patience to inspire young people as they prepare for working life? For many young people, the transition to adulthood can be overwhelming. Those facingadditionalbarriers—such as social, emotional, or learning challenges—may struggle with self-regulation, engagement, and confidence. At New Meaning Training (NMT), we provide the structure, encouragement, and hands‑on practical experience they need to take control of their future.

We’relooking for a Construction Multiskills Tutor who can engage and motivate young people through practical, hands‑on learning. Many of our learners thrive with kinaesthetic, “learning by doing” approaches—especially in construction, where teamwork, problem‑solving, and seeing tangible results can build both skills and confidence. Ideally,you’llhave experience working in construction trades or training others in practical skills, but we also know there are exceptional candidates whohaven’ttutored before but have the right mindset and enthusiasm to excel.

Ifyou’repassionate about passing on your practical knowledge and want a meaningful career change, this could be the ideal opportunity.

We’llprovide the training and support you need to step into the role.

Many of our learners have complex needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, attachment disorders, and social‑emotional challenges, so patience, empathy, and adaptability are essential. At NMT, no two days are the same.

You’lllead practical construction sessions in areas like carpentry, tiling, decorating, and basic plumbing, helping young people develop employability skills, teamwork, and resilience along the way. Managing behaviour positively is a key part of this role, andyou’llbe part of a dynamic, inclusive teamthat’scommitted to making a real difference.

If you have the passion, resilience, and practical know‑howto help young people unlock their potential and build a positive future,we’dlove to hear from you.

• 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 levelsof 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
• Keepaccuraterecords of progress, behaviour, and engagement
• Use a trauma‑informed, relational approach to behaviour management, helping learners feel safe,respected and understood
• Reflect on your own practice and contribute to team development and training
• Work alongside support services, parents/carersand external agencies where relevant to promote learner success

New Meaning Training (NMT) offers education with a difference. We are an alternative education provider dedicated to helping young people aged 16–25 discover their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to earn their own living.

This academic year we have
300 young people from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and Berkshire.

Many of theselearnersare referred by secondary schools, pupil referral units, and Special Education Needs settings.

Our journey began in 2015 with the opening of our first centre in High Wycombe, originally known as “Toolshed.” Ten years on, NMT continues to  Berkshire we’refortunate enough to have expanded into a second buildingin Reading for our construction learners.

Wehave a range of learning programmes:
Construction Multiskills,Creative Art & Design, Sports, Boost Work skills, and Achieve Lifeskills.

All incorporate functional skills qualifications in Maths and English, along with tutorial sand enrichment sessions to support our well‑rounded approach. We also provide a ‘Transition Support’ programme for young people with EHCPs who are not yet ready for a learning setting.

NMT tailors its programmes to meet the needs of its learners, considering…