Groundwork Tutor & Curriculum Designer

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is launching Groundwork courses from September 2026. The Groundwork Lecturer will teach Level 2 and apprenticeship programmes, covering excavation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, paving, and setting out with a strong emphasis on health, safety, and sustainability on site.

You will collaborate with the Head of Department to develop schemes of learning, assessment materials, and practical delivery, while inputting course content from day one to shape future Groundwork

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience in groundworks including drainage.
• Ability to develop schemes of learning and assessment.
• Experience teaching FE and apprenticeships.
• Willingness to work towards teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Groundwork at Level 2 and apprenticeships, with scope to contribute to higher level delivery as we grow.
• Develop the new Groundwork curriculum, including schemes of learning, assessment materials, and practical delivery models.
• Plan and deliver lessons that cover excavation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, paving and theory.
• Keep teaching current and aligned with employer expectations.
• Mark work, give feedback, and use assessments to inform teaching.
• Support students to develop employability, professional behaviours, and on-site health, safety, and sustainability.
• Act as a Personal Tutor and support students into next steps.
• Contribute to recruitment and Open Evenings, school engagement, and employer-linked activities.

Skills

Groundworks

Drainage

Foundations

Concreting

Paving

Kerbing

Reinstatement

Teaching

Health & safety

Education

Teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE)

GCSE English & Maths (C)

Level 3 Groundworks/above

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is launching Groundwork courses from September 2026. The Groundwork Lecturer will teach Level 2 and apprenticeship programmes, covering excavation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, paving, and setting out with a strong emphasis on health, safety, and sustainability on site.

You will collaborate with the Head of Department to develop schemes of learning, assessment materials, and practical delivery, while inputting course content from day one to shape future Groundwork