Brick Tutor

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Brick Tutor to join its Construction team. The role involves delivering both practical and theoretical knowledge about Brickwork to students in a workshop and classroom setting. Candidates should be enthusiastic and engaging educators, with the position being part-time and permanent, offering flexible hours and generous leave. This is an ideal opportunity for industry professionals looking to transition into education.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Family friendly policies

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Funded eye tests

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of both practical and theoretical Brickwork.
• Ability to deliver practical skills in a workshop and theory in a classroom.
• Enthusiastic and engaging approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver knowledge and practical skills to students in a workshop environment.
• Assess students and support them to achieve their qualifications.
• Teach across Monday to Wednesday with other duties on Thursday and Friday.

Skills

Knowledge of Brickwork

Teaching skills

Engagement skills

Job description

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is the largest FE College in Cumbria offering an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria. We have strong partnerships with local employers and universities. Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced college.

We are currently recruiting for a Tutor/Lecturer to join our Construction team. The successful candidate must have knowledge of Brickwork, both practical and theory. As a Brick Tutor, you would be delivering knowledge and practical skills to students in a workshop environment and theory in a classroom environment. With an enthusiastic and engaging approach, you will be responsible for teaching and assessment, supporting your students to achieve qualifications and skills that will prepare them for industry.

We are seeking applications from qualified tutors/lecturers as well as those not yet holding any relevant teaching qualifications, but who may have extensive industry experience. This may be the ideal opportunity for someone working in the industry, who would be looking for a change in career and who would want to pass on their knowledge to students. The role would be teaching across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and other duties on Thursday and Fridays, but this can be discussed. .

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week

Tenure: Permanent

Annual Leave: 42 days, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (Pro rata for part time)

Closing Date: 11/08/2025

Interview Date: TBC

• Generous annual leave
  
• Family friendly policies
• Fantastic facilities and resources
• Training opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gym
• Funded Flu vaccinations
• Funded eye tests
• CPD opportunities
• A great working environment

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.

Safeguarding responsibilities specific to this role can be found in the attached job description.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is the largest FE College in Cumbria offering an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria. We have strong partnerships with local employers and universities. Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced college.

Brick Tutor

We are currently recruiting for a Tutor/Lecturer to join our Construction team. The successful candidate must have knowledge of Brickwork, both practical and theory. As a Brick Tutor, you would be delivering knowledge and practical skills to students in a workshop environment and theory in a classroom environment. With an enthusiastic and engaging approach, you will be responsible for teaching and assessment, supporting your students to achieve qualifications and skills that will prepare them for industry.

We are seeking applications from qualified tutors/lecturers as well as those not yet holding any relevant teaching qualifications, but who may have extensive industry experience. This may be the ideal opportunity for someone working in the industry, who would be looking for a change in career and who would want to pass on their knowledge to students. The role would be teaching across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and other duties on Thursday and Fridays, but this can be discussed. .

Salary: £18,627- £28,323 (Pro rata of £28,718- £43,665) Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week Tenure: Permanent Annual Leave: 42 days, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (Pro rata for part time) Closing Date: 11/08/2025 Interview Date: TBC

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous annual leave
  
• Flexi scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Fantastic facilities and resources
• Training opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gym
• Funded Flu vaccinations
• Funded eye tests
• Occupational pension scheme
• CPD opportunities
• A great working environment

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.

Safeguarding responsibilities specific to this role can be found in the attached job description.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.

Please access our recruitment and selection policy here which providesyou with essential information about our application and selectionprocess, along with key information about pre employment checks,including the requirement for a DBS (police) check.