Green Skills and Construction Development Lead

Only FE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Transport discounts

Family-friendly policies

Eye care support

On-site facilities

In-house academy salon services

Job summary

Blackburn College invites applications for a Green Skills and Construction Development Lead. You will work with Curriculum, Commercial and Business Development to shape the College’s offer in Construction, Green Skills, Renewable Technology and Sustainability.

The role involves co-creating curriculum and resources to meet employer needs across full-time provision, T Levels, Apprenticeships and Commercial provision, together with employer engagement and improving employability through Realistic

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Construction.
• Level 2 qualification in English and maths.
• PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification; TAQA (A1, D32, D33) or willingness to work towards.
• Extensive sector experience with knowledge of local and regional employers in Construction, Green Skills, Renewable Technology and Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and co-create curriculum for Construction, including Green Skills, Renewable Technology and Sustainability.
• Develop resources to meet employer need for Full-time provision, T Levels, Apprenticeships and Commercial provision.
• Support employer engagement and reputation building for FE and HE.
• Foster employability skills and realistic work environments for students.
• Collaborate with Curriculum, Commercial and Business Development teams and Head of School.

Skills

Teaching & training

Curriculum development

Employer engagement

Education

Level 3 Construction qualification

Level 2 English & maths qualification

PGCE or teaching qualification; TAQA

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