Lecturer Construction

onlyFE; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking a Construction Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching to full-time students and apprentices from Entry Level to Level 2. You will draw on carpentry, plumbing or plastering expertise to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours for outstanding outcomes.

You will undertake administrative and curriculum development duties, contributing to teaching standards, learner achievement and an exceptional student experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction qualifications at or above level 2.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or a commitment to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.
• Any additional specialist qualifications where appropriate (e.g., Masters, technical certificates).

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality, engaging teaching to full-time students and apprentices.
• Teach complex concepts using multiple methods to link new and prior knowledge.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes and progression.
• Build links with industry, community and employers to inform curriculum updates.
• Produce and maintain schemes of work, assessment plans and teaching resources.
• Conduct initial assessments to tailor inclusive, adaptive teaching for SEND needs.
• Track and act on performance data to support improvement and achievement.
• Provide timely, developmental feedback to support learning.
• Support positive student behaviour and wellbeing with structured support.
• Engage with external showcases and competitions to broaden opportunities.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Multi-skill carpentry

Curriculum design

Pedagogy expertise

City & Guilds level 2 teaching

FE teaching experience

Education

Construction qualifications level 2+

Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS)

GCSE English & Maths C/4+

Masters or technical certificates

Job description

As a Construction Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to full-time students and apprentices from Entry Level to Level 2, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that provides an exceptional student experience. Drawing on your trade expertise in carpentry, plumbing, or plastering, you will inspire learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress successfully into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

£31,778 - £46,206

About The Role

As a Construction Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to full-time students and apprentices from Entry Level to Level 2, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that provides an exceptional student experience. Drawing on your trade expertise in carpentry, plumbing, or plastering, you will inspire learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress successfully into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will undertake a range of administrative and curriculum development duties, contributing to the continuous improvement of teaching standards, student achievement, and the overall learner experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality, engaging teaching that inspires, challenges, and motivates all students to achieve their potential and more.
• Teach complex and challenging concepts skilfully, using a range of methods to link new and prior knowledge and skills, supporting students to secure long-term understanding and confident application.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes, including attendance, achievement, high grades, value-added, and preparation for high-quality destinations such as first-class university entry, competitive careers, or advanced study.
• Be ambitious for all students, providing opportunities to excel beyond the taught curriculum through external showcases and competitions.
• Make available high-quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources that are maintained, and updated.
• Conduct and use effective initial assessments to identify starting points and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching that responds to SEND needs and individual barriers, placing students at the centre of teaching and learning decisions.
• Produce and maintain strategic student profiles, and track, analyse, and act on performance data, setting and reviewing individual SMART targets to support improvement, retention, and achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide students and refine teaching practice, providing clear, timely, and developmental feedback that supports learning and achievement.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and wellbeing, providing timely, structured support and challenge when expectations are not met.
• Build and maintain industry, community, and employer links to enhance learning and employability, and to inform updates to curriculum content based on student needs and sector developments.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Up‑to‑date subject and industry knowledge, informed by on-site experience, current practice, research and employer requirements.
• Specific technical skills required for the role – we encourage applications with carpentry, and multi-skill experience
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality and well‑sequenced curriculum using effective pedagogy, coherent schemes of work and authentic assessment – including use of digital technologies
• Experience and/or understanding of teaching City and Guilds Construction courses at level 2 – including standard verification processes.
• Relevant industry experience aligned to the subject area and qualification requirements.
• Experience delivering teaching, learning and assessment in FE or a similar educational setting.

Qualifications & Training

• Relevant construction qualifications at or above level 2.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or a commitment to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.
• Any additional specialist qualifications where appropriate (e.g., Masters, technical certificates).