Head of Construction Trades

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Head of Construction Trades to lead curriculum development and manage departmental performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in Further Education, a solid background in construction, and the ability to drive operational management and improvements. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including hybrid working opportunities and professional development sponsorship.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Further Education (FE).
• Strong background in the construction sector.
• Ability to contribute strategic direction, operational management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development within the Construction Trades Department.
• Manage departmental performance and ensure an outstanding student experience.
• Work with staff, students, and industry partners to embed high-quality teaching.
• Provide leadership in FE and bring strategic insight.

Skills

Leadership experience in Further Education (FE)

Strong background in the construction sector

Ability to contribute strategic direction

Operational management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Head of Construction Trades

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £67,558 per annum (Fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-Time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development within the Construction Trades Department in the FE College.
• Manage departmental performance and ensure an outstanding student experience.
• Work with staff, students, and industry partners to embed high-quality teaching and learning, strong employer engagement, and a culture of innovation.
• Provide leadership in FE and bring strategic insight, operational strength, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Experience

• Leadership experience in Further Education (FE).
• Strong background in the construction sector.
• Ability to contribute strategic direction, operational management, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 12th October 2025.

Interview Date - Friday 24th October 2025.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of Construction, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Construction Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, will also be considered for this role.