Lecturer – Construction Trades (Various) (UHI Perth)

Perth College UHI; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth College UHI seeks a Lecturer in Construction to cover Carpentry & Joinery, Brickwork, Roofing or Painting & Decorating. You will deliver education and training to full-time, part-time, progression and apprenticeship courses, preparing materials and teaching theory and practical work.

Ideally qualified with SVQ Level 3 or PDA level 7, the role requires strong communication, teamwork and a drive to contribute to curriculum development within Built Environment disciplines. PVG check applies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education and training in construction trades.
• Good communication and teamwork to support learners.
• Ability to engage learners across full-time, part-time and apprenticeship courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning materials for teaching and assessment.
• Teach theory, practical elements and supervise student work.
• Contribute to development of Built Environment curricula.
• Adapt delivery to a range of construction specialisms and learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 or PDA level 7

Job description

2 x 17.5 hours per week

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are looking to recruit a Lecturer Construction from a variety of trade backgrounds, covering either Carpentry & Joinery, Brickwork, Roofing or Painting & Decorating to join our growing team of teaching staff. You will support and deliver education and training to full-time, part-time, National Progression Awards, Schools, Foundation and Modern Apprenticeship courses.

The campus is well resourced to deliver a sector leading and innovative learning experience in construction trades with a well-balanced mix of classrooms and practical training workshops.

Within your specialisation, you will be responsible for preparing materials for learning, teaching and assessment and the teaching of theory, practical elements, and supervising student work. You will also contribute to the development of the Built Environment, Construction Crafts and Building Services curricula.

You should be appropriately qualified with ideally a certificate at SVQ L3 or PDA level 7 or equivalent apprenticeship / time-served qualification. Further training will be provided for the successful candidate where required.

In addition to the above, you should be a well-motivated self-starter with good communication skills who is able to work effectively within a team. A strong customer- focus and an awareness of high standards is required in the relevant trade industry. You should have a passion and drive to be an effectual and innovative contributor to the continued success of this department.

Previous teaching experience is not essential for candidates with appropriate industrial experience.

Closing Date: 23:45 on Sunday 01 November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

This post undertakes regulated work with children, and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.