Construction Studies Lecturer. Job in Burntwood Education & Training Jobs

GBS UK; Burntwood; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Lecturer in Construction Management to teach undergraduate levels. You will develop course materials, assess student work, and engage in educational best practices. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field, have prior UK teaching experience, and excel in interpersonal communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 and various employee benefits, including tuition reimbursement and additional leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.
• Previous UK HE teaching experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organized student records.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing and improving course materials.
• Using various teaching methods/materials.
• Engaging in staff development activities.
• Working towards defined objectives for student success.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Planning and prioritizing workload

Education

Master’s degree in relevant subject

PhD (desirable)

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice (desirable)

Job description

Department: Academic/Pearson

Location: Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

The role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our HND Construction Management programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include:

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you:

• You will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE teaching experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

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

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 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 much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

"GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices."

- John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

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.