Green Skills and Construction Development Lead. Job in Blackburn Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

Only FE is seeking a Green Skills and Construction Development Lead to enhance their Construction curriculum focusing on sustainability and employability. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop programs that meet local industry needs and support the growth of learner numbers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative educational solutions within a forward-thinking college environment, with remuneration reflecting this vital position.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Construction is mandatory.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required.
• A teaching qualification (PGCE) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to develop and position College’s Construction offer.
• Involved in curriculum delivery and employer engagement.
• Support students’ employability skills development.

Skills

Knowledge of local and regional employers

Sector experience in Construction

Expertise in Green Skills

Understanding of Renewable Technology

Skills in Sustainability

Education

Recognised Level 3 qualification in Construction

Level 2 qualification in English

Level 2 qualification in Maths

PGCE or recognised teaching qualification

TAQA (A1, D32, D33) qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Green Skills and Construction Development Lead

£41,014 gross per annum plus up to £5000 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 teams 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 needs, including full-time provision, T Levels, Apprenticeships, and Commercial provision. The post holder will also be involved with the delivery of other provision within the Construction department, in addition to supporting employer engagement and enhancing the reputation of 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) within 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, D33) or be willing to work towards it. 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.