Construction Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; England; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Construction Studies Lecturer to join their BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and previous lecturing experience in higher education. Responsibilities include planning and assessing student work, updating course materials, and engaging in staff development. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including generous annual leave and flexible perks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject area; PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in a relevant subject area.
• Extensive knowledge in relevant subject matter.
• Supervising student work and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience in maintaining thorough student records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Update and improve course materials and teaching methods.
• Engage in staff development activities and administrative duties.
• Keep up to date with developments in the field.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD in a relevant subject area

Job description

Construction Studies Lecturer

Apply for the Construction Studies Lecturer role at GEDU Global Education

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Manchester (On‑Site)

Salary: £51,000

Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. Our delivery model requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess all student work, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Develop, update, and improve course materials.
• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods and materials.
• Engage in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings, and other administrative duties.
• Keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Work towards defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction, and progression.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject area; PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback.
• Experience in accurate reporting and maintaining thorough student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑working skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification, or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during probationary period and complete within three years, or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• Experience of design/development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 employee referral award.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.