Lecturer in Construction (Brickwork) - Derwentside College : Job Details

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the Country for its learner and employer satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.

The Opportunity

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer to join our team. So, if you are passionate about the Construction industry with the appropriate knowledge and are motivated by helping people to achieve their very best, then this could be for you. It doesn’t matter if you are either an experienced teacher or a skilled tradesperson looking to move from industry to create a better work life balance; what matters to us is your values and desire to succeed by passing your invaluable knowledge to our learners to ensure they achieve their very best.

What you will do?

Those with previous Lecturing experience will have a track record of excellence in assessing and teaching that will allow you to deliver Brickwork to fulltime learners and apprentices. You yourself will be qualified in Bricklaying to Level 3 or above and you will have the industry experience that allows you to contextualise you’re teaching with specific examples. You will also be able to evidence professional development that gives you currency in the sector and will hold, or be working towards, a relevant teaching or assessing qualification, or be willing to take further training to achieve this goal. The College may be able to fully fund and support you to achieve a Level 5 teaching qualification, depending on eligibility criteria.

As a Brickwork Lecturer, you will be responsible for student learning, curriculum development, pastoral care, and administration. Sharing your skills and knowledge, developing and maintaining high levels of student retention and attendance. The post involves teaching an evening class one evening per week, included in the full time hours.

What’s in it for you?

• 46 days annual leave entitlement plus statutory bank holidays

• Christmas closure days

• Automatic entry to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Annual staff wellbeing days

• Continuous professional development

• Free on-site parking

• Free use of the on-site gym

• Potential to access the Government’s Targeted Retention Incentive of £6k in 2024/25 and 2025/26 if eligibility criteria is met by the individual.

This post attracts a recruitment and retention premium with a salary up to £41,323 per annum.

This is a permanent, full-time post working 37 hours per week (including one evening per week) and the starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of experience.

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Closing date for applications - Sunday 12th January 2025

This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.