Senior Lecturer Construction Built Environment (CBE) FE

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Construction Built Environment to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead curriculum development and inspire students in a cutting-edge facility. With a focus on delivering high-quality education and producing work-ready graduates, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of construction education. The position offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time options, alongside generous benefits such as a substantial annual leave allocation and excellent pension contributions. If you are passionate about education and construction, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Construction Built Environment in Further Education.
• Commitment to self-development and industry innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction courses and maintain quality.
• Work with the Head of Department to ensure world-class education.

Skills

Teaching Construction Built Environment

Curriculum Development

Leadership in Education

Industry Innovation Awareness

Education

Relevant Degree in Construction or Education

Professional Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Lecturer Construction Built Environment (CBE) FE

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP44,128 - GBP55,755 per annum - AC3

Job type: Permanent, Full-time or part-time positions are available

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Do you have experience in teaching Construction Built Environment in Further Education and are you looking for a new challenge as a Senior Lecturer (curriculum lead)?

Do you want to join a team delivering construction courses leading students to become architects, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, architectural technicians, construction managers and building services engineers? University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction launched in September 2022 a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. In November 2023, we opened James Cond Sustainable Construction Centre to develop our construction trade courses. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Senior Lecturer (curriculum lead) to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of leading a construction built environment (CBE) team in an FE setting or wanting to progress onto leading a team.

The CBE department at UCB now consists of 28 level 2, 100 level 3 and 50 T level students with 6 staff covering all the key disciplines. Courses delivered are Pearson CBE and T level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.

You will work with the Head of Department and other Senior Lecturers to ensure our delivery is world class and that we produce work-ready students for employment or career progression. You will take a leading role in developing courses and maintaining the quality of the courses being delivered.

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self-development and keeping up to date with industry innovation. We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 1st June 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Built Environment Lecturer, Construction Built Environment Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.