Job Description

Location: North Manchester
Salary: £160 - £261.79 per day
Job Type: Full Time Long Term
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Long-Term with a View to Permanent

ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply!

Cover People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Construction Teacher to join an attached behaviour provision within a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with students aged who require additional behavioural and pastoral support to access education successfully. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical Construction lessons that develop students' vocational skills, confidence and employability while helping them re-engage with learning.

The provision offers a highly supportive environment with small class sizes, strong pastoral support and a focus on building positive relationships with young people. This position is expected to lead to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

ECTs with a relevant vocational background will be considered, alongside experienced teachers and instructors.

M1 M6 Teachers will be paid to scale from day one.

• Deliver high-quality Construction lessons to students aged
• Plan and deliver practical, engaging vocational learning opportunities
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with behavioural, social and emotional needs
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement, attendance and achievement
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Support students in developing practical skills, confidence and employability
• Monitor, assess and track student progress effectively
• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, support staff and senior leaders
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies
• Contribute to the wider development of the provision and its vocational curriculum

• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching/instructor qualification
• Experience teaching Construction, Design Technology, Engineering or a related vocational subject
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Experience working with students displaying challenging behaviour is desirable
• Ability to build positive relationships and motivate disengaged learners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to supporting the personal and academic development of young people
• Right to work in the UK

At Cover People, we're committed to supporting teachers and support staff at every stage of their career.

We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant and ethical service.

When you join Cover People, you can expect:

• A wide range of temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond
• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• A friendly, experienced team of education consultants who listen and support your goals
• Roles tailored to your skills, values and lifestyle
• Ongoing support including CV guidance, interview preparation and market insights

As part of our safeguarding commitment, all successful applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Submit to overseas police checks (if applicable)
• Provide a full CV with all employment gaps clearly explained