Lecturer in Bricklaying (FE)

Job Overview: 

Do you have skills in bricklaying that you would like to pass onto the next generation? Do you have experience teaching Bricklaying in Further Education? 

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. In September 2022, we launched Further Education programmes for Built Environment. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector. 

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated lecturer to join our growing team. Our bricklaying department is delivering City and Guilds accredited courses at levels 1, and 2 to full time students. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of teaching bricklaying in an FE setting wanting to pass on their skills to the next generation. We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts. It would also be beneficial if you have an internal quality assurance qualification. 

You will work with Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world class and that we produce work-ready students for employment or career progression. 

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self-development and keeping up to date with industry innovation.

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Sunday 8 June 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. 

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