Dorset Council
Lecturer in Construction Skills - Coastland College
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We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our Construction & Building Services department on our Kingston Maurward campus as a Construction Lecturer.
As Construction Lecturer, you will be responsible for the delivery of practical and theoretical instruction and skills-based training to a range of students, complementing the teaching and learning process in further education. You will also provide support, supervision, and instruction of students, including the full preparation of the learning environment, including equipment, technology, aids, materials, and resources.
If you are a qualified Construction operative looking to share your years of knowledge with the next generation of Construction students, apply now to join our excellent team. We will provide you with all the training needed and fully fund all teaching and assessing qualifications for those who are coming in 'Off the tools'.
An additional skills allowance may be offered on top of the basic salary for the successful candidate, depending on their experience and expertise.
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Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.
Please see our Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.
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We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and so we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
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What We Offer
Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work – designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing, and personal development:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave)
- Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
- Access to Optima Health – our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
- Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
- Family-friendly policies
- A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant, and The Bay Theatre
- Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff, including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling
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What we stand for: Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we’re here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world. We’re proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?
- We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem – where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute, and make an impact beyond borders.
- We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small – we have the determination to succeed, through deep-rooted curiosity and resilience.
- We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances, and hands-on learning in everything we do – helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector.
- We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy, and the world – opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential.
- We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive, and sustainable environment for all – a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.
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