The City of Liverpool College
Construction Trades Lecturer
Liverpool
£34.7k – £48.4k/yr
Posted 2 days ago
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Construction Trades Lecturer
Construction Trades Lecturer
Department: Sustainable Construction and Building Services Salary: £34,789 to £48,394 per year Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent
About the Role
To contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning through innovative and excellent practice. You will be expected to:
- Create effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students through high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Deliver teaching and learning on all levels, from Level 2 through to Level 5, as well as evening programmes.
- Offer current and relevant industry/practitioner skills in specialist areas such as:
- Mechanical engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Design engineering
- Civil engineering
- Quantity surveying
You will teach a range of professional engineering and construction units, including:
- Theoretical, practical, and assessing skills
- Innovation in professional engineering and construction curriculum development
Key Responsibilities
Technical Functions
- Contribute fully to the College’s mission and values and ensure their effective implementation.
- Engage in College and curriculum area strategic objectives and annual reviews.
- Stay updated on national developments in your subject area through annual knowledge and skill refreshers.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons for effective learning management.
- Use diverse and engaging teaching and learning techniques to foster student independence and autonomy.
- Establish a motivating and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued.
- Maintain appropriate student behaviour, communication, and respect while challenging discrimination.
- Set and mark work in compliance with College policies and track student progress and attendance.
- Provide a balanced mix of teaching methods and experiences.
- Participate in external/internal assessment procedures naturally.
- Improve communication skills to overcome barriers.
- Collaborate with leadership to design high-standard curricula, teaching approaches, and administrative support.
- Address additional student English and Maths skill development needs alongside relevant colleagues.
- Review professional development needs and actively participate in training.
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Communication & Engagement
- Communicate with parents, carers, and students during events such as Parents’ Evenings, Welcome Evenings, and Open Evenings.
- Ensure all students adhere to College policies and procedures.
- Provide engaging enrichment opportunities to enhance the student experience.
Professional Practice & Compliance
- Uphold College values and ensure safe, professional working practices.
- Comply with GDPR, DPA, and Safeguarding policies.
- Support College-wide initiatives, particularly during peak enrolment and exam periods.
- Undertake additional duties as required by the College.
Note: The role may evolve to include other responsibilities aligned with organisational needs.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential Criteria
- Degree level qualification relevant to the subject area.
- Relevant vocational Civil Engineering experience.
- Recent teaching and assessing experience in professional construction courses.
- A recognised teaching qualification, or commitment to completing one.
- Strong understanding of modern professional construction provision.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning, development, and delivery in construction.
- Excellent computer literacy and CPD commitment.
- Minimum Level 3 literacy and numeracy skills, or willingness to complete relevant assessments.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to set high standards for students and colleagues.
- Familiarity with BIM/Revit.
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Desirable Criteria
- Experience in resource-based learning.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Experience assessing student needs and developing curriculum enhancements, including Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL).
- Understanding of employer training needs and their alignment with curriculum design.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement processes.
Important Notice
Applications may be closed early if sufficient candidates are received. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
As one of The City of Liverpool College’s valued colleagues, you’ll enjoy:
Work-Life Balance
- 60 days annual leave, plus 1 wellbeing day.
- Flexible working support based on business requirements.
Pensions & Financial Benefits
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (24% employer contribution, sector-leading).
- Access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, offering discounts on:
- Supermarkets & fashion stores
- Tech, travel, and leisure
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Salary sacrifice options for tech/appliance purchases
Health & Wellbeing Support
- 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, stress support, legal/finance advice).
- Online wellbeing portal (free self-help resources, assessments, and articles).
- Free annual eye examinations (up to £25 value + £45 towards glasses).
- Flu vaccinations.
- Wisdom App (mood tracking, meditation, wellness tools).
Professional Development
- Access to continued professional training and mentoring opportunities.
Staff Perks
- Free access to College sports/fitness facilities.
- Discounted hair, beauty, and dining services across campus.
- Interest-free loans for Merseytravel/Merseyrail annual passes.
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Skills
Teaching
Assessment
Curriculum Development
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Quantity Surveying
BIM
Revit
Vocational Experience
Computer Literacy
Professional Development
Health and Safety
Quality Assurance
Technology Enhanced Learning