Construction Lecturer

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Barnsley seeks a Construction Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching across various construction courses. Candidates should possess hands-on industry experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to create engaging lesson plans. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of construction professionals, with support to gain teaching qualifications if needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience of working within an education setting.
• Experience delivering to diverse learner groups.
• Experience creating learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across a range of construction courses.
• Design schemes of work and prepare lesson plans.
• Assess learner progress and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience

Strong communication skills

Digital technology integration

Ability to create engaging lessons

Commitment to inclusive environments

Education

Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent

Degree in relevant subject

GCSE English and Maths (A–C)

Tools

CAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Construction Lecturer
Department: Construction
Salary: £36,614 to £41,194 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2231 | Closing Date: Wednesday, 20th August 2025

The Opportunity

You’ll play an active role in preparing our next generation of construction professionals by sharing your expertise and guiding learners through their qualifications. Working as part of a friendly and knowledgeable team at our state-of-the-art CUBE centre, you'll deliver teaching across a range of construction courses, including T Level DSP, Higher National, and Technical Qualifications. You'll use your industry experience to help our students build competence across traditional and modern construction practices, using tools such as CAD, Revit, and BIM to support their development.

Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, hands-on education, helping our learners understand and apply key principles in construction technology, surveying, planning, health and safety, sustainable practices, and digital methods. You'll bring your own practical knowledge to the classroom and use it to create engaging lessons that reflect real-world situations and industry expectations. Whether you’re teaching technical content, mentoring learners, or developing resources, you’ll be supported to gain additional teaching qualifications if needed.

You’ll also be designing schemes of work, prepare lesson plans, assess learner progress and contribute to curriculum development. You’ll foster positive relationships with our students and offer academic and pastoral support to help them reach their potential. You’ll also be involved in reviewing and enhancing delivery methods, ensuring your teaching stays current and aligned with evolving industry standards.

If you’re adaptable, confident using digital technologies, and committed to supporting our learners, this role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the construction industry through education.

About You

We're looking for a construction professional with strong hands-on industry experience and a genuine interest in supporting the development of our learners. You’ll need a solid understanding of construction principles and practices, along with up-to-date technical skills in areas such as CAD, Revit, BIM, surveying, planning, and sustainable construction methods. If you’ve worked with CDM regulations and health and safety legislation, that knowledge will be particularly valuable in helping our students understand the standards expected in the workplace.

You should bring at least two years’ experience of working within an education setting, along with a proven ability to deliver learning to a range of learners. Your teaching experience should include the development of learning materials that support varied learning styles and help students engage with both theoretical and practical content. Whether you're delivering technical content or designing schemes of work, your focus will be on ensuring students receive a well-rounded and industry-relevant education.

You’ll need to be a clear communicator who can explain complex technical concepts in a way that matches your learners’ levels of understanding. A strong focus on practical skills development is essential, and you should be confident using digital tools and integrating new technologies into your lessons. Whether or not you already hold a teaching qualification, you’ll be fully supported to gain one.

We're seeking someone who is flexible, approachable, and passionate about their trade. You’ll need to be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment, supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds, and helping them build confidence as they develop their skills.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

• Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent, or willing to work towards
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• GCSE English and Maths (A–C) or Level 2 equivalent
• At least 2 years' experience in education
• Experience delivering to diverse learner groups
• Experience creating learning materials

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 20th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.