Lecturer in Brickwork

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

45 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Vivup discounts

Travel schemes

CPD days

Job summary

Nottingham College seeks an experienced Brickwork Lecturer on a 0.6 FTE basis to teach and assess learners across Brickwork programmes within the Further Education curriculum at Basford campus. The successful candidate will plan, deliver and assess practical and theoretical Brickwork content, provide tutorials, and support progression into construction careers or further study.

Industry experience and a teaching qualification are preferred, with employer links and safeguarding responsibilities

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience within Brickwork, alongside relevant teaching, training or educational experience.
• You will ideally hold a relevant Brickwork qualification at Level 2/3 or equivalent, together with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Applicants who do not currently hold a teaching qualification but have significant industry expertise and a passion for teaching will also be considered, with appropriate support available to gain a teaching qualification.
• Experience of delivering and assessing Brickwork qualifications within Further Education, apprenticeships or another vocational training environment would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Brickwork teaching and learning sessions across relevant levels.
• Deliver both practical workshop-based training and underpinning knowledge.
• Assess learners' practical skills, knowledge and understanding in line with qualification requirements.
• Provide academic and pastoral tutorials, supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
• Monitor, record and report on learner progress and achievement.
• Develop learners' practical skills and employability skills to support progression into the construction industry, further study or apprenticeships.
• Maintain strong links with industry and maximise opportunities for employer engagement.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum colleagues to ensure a dynamic, responsive and high-quality Brickwork curriculum.
• Motivate and inspire learners, encouraging high standards of workmanship, professional behaviour and health and safety.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, including standardisation, assessment and classroom/workshop observations.
• Ensure all teaching and learning activities promote equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Skills

Brickwork experience

Teaching experience

Education

Brickwork qualification Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

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£33,075 - £44,291 per annum FTE (Band 7, pro-rated for part time)

Weekly Hours:

22.2

Location:

Nottingham

Closing Date:

27/09/2026

Job Category:

Teaching

Campus:

Basford

Team:

1101 - Brickwork

Job Introduction

Your future is here
A place to inspire

In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential . We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other . We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them . Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career .

Who we need

Our Brickwork provision is growing, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Brickwork Lecturer on a 0.6 FTE basis. The successful candidate will teach and assess learners across a range of Brickwork programmes and levels within the Further Education curriculum.

As part of the role, the successful candidate will:

· Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Brickwork teaching and learning sessions across relevant levels.

· Deliver both practical workshop-based training and underpinning knowledge.

· Assess learners' practical skills, knowledge and understanding in line with qualification requirements.

· Provide academic and pastoral tutorials, supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

· Monitor, record and report on learner progress and achievement.

· Develop learners' practical skills and employability skills to support progression into the construction industry, further study or apprenticeships.

· Maintain strong links with industry and maximise opportunities for employer engagement.

· Work collaboratively with curriculum colleagues to ensure a dynamic, responsive and high-quality Brickwork curriculum.

· Motivate and inspire learners, encouraging high standards of workmanship, professional behaviour and health and safety.

· Contribute to quality assurance activities, including standardisation, assessment and classroom/workshop observations.

· Ensure all teaching and learning activities promote equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

What you'll bring

The successful candidate will have proven industry experience within Brickwork, alongside relevant teaching, training or educational experience. You will have a passion

for developing the next generation of construction professionals and be confident delivering practical and theoretical learning within an FE environment.

You will ideally hold a relevant Brickwork qualification at Level 2/3 or equivalent, together with a recognised teaching qualification. Applicants who do not currently hold a teaching qualification but have significant industry expertise and a passion for teaching will also be considered, with appropriate support available to gain a teaching qualification.

Experience of delivering and assessing Brickwork qualifications within Further Education, apprenticeships or another vocational training environment would be desirable.

If you are an experienced Brickwork professional who can inspire, motivate and develop learners, we would love to hear from you.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Curriculum Manager, Hayley Priest - [e-mail]

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 28th September 2026

Get Into Teaching

If you’re considering teaching but unsure where to start, Nottingham College offers clear pathways to help you explore your options and build a rewarding career in education. Find out more about our routes into teaching: Get in to Teaching.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,075 - £44,291 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts. Appointments will be based on qualification and experience)


• 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave


• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme


• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App


• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme


• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood .

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities . As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected .

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported .

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college .

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another . Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career .

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference . Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.