Lecturer - Construction (Civil Engineering) - Part Time 0.6 FTE

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Teachers' Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Free sports and gym facilities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bradford College is inviting applications for a Construction and Civil Engineering Lecturer to deliver and support the Civil Engineering T Levels provision. The role suits someone with a construction background and civil engineering bias, capable of teaching Construction and Civil Engineering courses.

The position is part-time up to 0.6 FTE (3 days per week). Bradford College welcomes industry professionals and will support staff to gain teaching qualifications if needed.

Qualifications

• Level 5 (or above) qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent industry/vocational experience.
• A relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• GCSE 4-9 or equivalent level 2 in Maths, and in English, or be prepared to pass tests before interview and achieve within timescale.

Responsibilities

• Teach on courses specified by management.
• Deliver high learning value with financially efficient programmes and drive innovation in learning.
• Oversee student progress, wellbeing, behaviour, careers and pastoral guidance.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching ability

Student support

Education

Level 5 Civil Engineering qualification

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join our exceptional Construction department as a Construction and Civil Engineering Lecturer to deliver and support the growth of our Civil Engineering T Levels provision.

This role would suit someone from a Construction background who has a Civil Engineering bias as this role will be delivering on both Construction and Civil Engineering courses.

We welcome applications from both experienced teaching staff as well as industry professionals looking to share their skills and experience with the next generation.

If you do not hold a teaching qualification Bradford College will support staff members to achieve this.

Please note that this is a Part Time post working up to 0.6 FTE (3 days per week). Applicants looking for fewer than 3 days will also be considered.

Responsibilities Include

• To teach on courses specified by the management team
• To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
• To be responsible for student's academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
• To seek out and respond to the student voice - seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
• To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviours - in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
• To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
• To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences - including on and off campus
• To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals
• To arrange, supervise and manage students on placements, offsite visits and related activities
• To model our expected behaviours, and act as a professional advocate for our students, our college values and the departmental ethos.
• To be a stakeholder in the development and promotion of positive behaviours in all students in Construction and Civil Engineering, including the implementation and promotion of regulations, policies and procedures.
• To undertake additional duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

We particularly encourage female applicants as this group is currently underrepresented across the department

Education & Training

• Level 5 (or above) qualification in Civil Engineering Or equivalent industry and/or vocational experience in the subject specialism
• A relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• A proven track record of industry practice, demonstrating personal achievement and professionalism.
• Academic or industrial or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
• Experience in Good teaching/training.
• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of course leadership responsibilities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Adam Brough ([e-mail]).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised.

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies, we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• Teachers' Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.