Green Skills And Construction Development Lead

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular Staff Physical Activity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

Discounted catering/outlets

Academy Salon services

Bakery products

Job summary

Blackburn College seeks a Green Skills and Construction Development Lead to shape and deliver the college's construction curriculum, focusing on Green Skills, Renewable Technology and Sustainability. You will work with Curriculum, Commercial and Business Development teams and senior leaders to position the college’s offer regionally and nationally.

The role drives co-creation of curricula, develops resources for employer needs, and supports employer engagement across FE and HE, enhancing

Qualifications

• You should hold Level 3 qualification in Construction and Level 2 in English and maths.
• You should hold a PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification and TAQA or be willing to work towards.
• You should have excellent sector experience with knowledge of local and regional employers.
• You should have experience in Green Skills, Renewable Technology and Sustainability contexts.

Responsibilities

• Co-create and deliver curriculum; develop resources to support employer needs for provision including full-time provision, T Levels, Apprenticeships and Commercial provision.
• Support the development of students' employability skills and staff currency within the Centre.
• Engage with local, regional and national employers to align delivery models with employer needs; support employer engagement and reputation for FE/HE.

Skills

Industry experience

Employer engagement

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Construction qualification

Level 2 English & maths

PGCE or teaching qualification

TAQA (A1/D32/33) or willingness to achieve

Job description

Green Skills and Construction Development Lead

Salary Fixed point 37: £42,655 pro rata, per annum plus a market premium of up to £5000 pro rata, per annum to be paid to the successful candidate based on their qualifications and experience.

The market premium will be reviewed annually.

Contractual hours 22.2

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an aspirational College with big plans. As the College Construction Development Lead, you will work in close partnership with the Curriculum, Commercial and Business Development team and the Head of School to develop and position the College's offer for Construction covering Green Skills,Renewable Technology and Sustainability. This role will support the growth of learner numbers and create further industry links to ensure delivery models meet employer needs on a local, regional and national level.

You will be involved in the co-creation and delivery of the curriculum and develop resources to support employer need for provision including Full time provision, T Levels, Apprenticeships and Commercial provision. The post holder would also be involved with the delivery of other provision within the Construction department in addition to supporting employer engagement and reputation enhancing for FE and HE.

A key focus of the role is to support the development of students' employability skills and the industrial currency of the staff within the Centre. The role will, therefore, support opportunities in realistic work environments (RWE) in the Centre.

What we are looking for

You should hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Construction and a Level 2 qualification in English and maths. You should also hold a PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification and be qualified to TAQA (A1,D32, 33) or willing to work towards. You should have excellent sector experience with good knowledge of local and regional employers along with relevant industrial and / or professional experience in the areas of Construction, Green Skills, Renewable Technology and Sustainability.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals