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Lecturer in Construction

Full Time (37 hours per week) and Permanent

(We are flexible and open to job share and/or part-time working arrangements)

Unqualified: £22,581 - £26,649 pro rata per annum

Qualified: £28,751 - £44,442 pro rata per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Bridgend College for a Lecturer to join our Construction team on a permanent basis.

Job Purpose: To plan, develop, evaluate and deliver the curriculum content of programmes effectively and efficiently, and to devise how best to extend our provision and encourage retention.

We are specifically looking for skills and experience in Brickwork and Carpentry. A range of construction skills to include Tiling and Roofing would be desirable. You will also have relevant, recent industrial experience and a Level 3 trade qualification. You should also hold a PGCE certificate (or be prepared to obtain this) and knowledge of City & Guilds curriculum design, delivery and assessment, and IQA/IV quality processes. With excellent interpersonal skills you will have the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population.

If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating all learners, we want to hear from you!

For further information, please view the job information pack.

Why work at Bridgend College?

46 days annual leave for teaching staff plus bank holidays (please note this will be pro rata for part-time roles). We also provide closure days over the festive period of up to 5 days per year

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and various wellbeing support services

Excellent on site facilities including coffee shops

Learning and development opportunities

Placed 22nd in the Best Companies top 25 ‘Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK’, 8th in the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Wales’ category and 3rd in the UK within the ‘Education and Training’ category (2022)

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.