Green Skills And Construction Development Lead

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Blackburn is seeking a Green Skills and Construction Development Lead to join their team. This role involves developing the College's curriculum in Construction, focusing on Green Skills, Renewable Technology, and Sustainability. The ideal candidate will have sector experience, a Level 3 qualification in Construction, and a PGCE. This position supports student employability and fosters strong industry links.

Qualifications

• Recognized Level 3 qualification in Construction required.
• Level 2 qualification in English and maths is necessary.
• PGCE or recognized teaching qualification is essential.
• Sector experience is crucial with a good network of local employers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and position the college's offer for Construction.
• Co-create and deliver the curriculum supporting learner needs.
• Enhance employability skills for students within realistic work environments.

Skills

Knowledge of local and regional employers

Experience in Construction

Understanding of Green Skills

Experience in Renewable Technology

Knowledge of Sustainability practices

Education

Level 3 qualification in Construction

PGCE or teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in English and maths

TAQA (A1, D32, 33) qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

Green Skills and Construction Development Lead

GBP41,014 gross per annum plus up to GBP5000 per annum market premium

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.