Lecturer in Roofing

onlyFE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Greater London is seeking a Lecturer in Roofing. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Roofing and experience in the industry. As a Lecturer, you will be responsible for engaging students through workshops and classroom learning. This position offers competitive pay, generous leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to inspire the next generation of roofers.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on travel and retailers

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ Level 3 in Roofing.
• Ability to communicate effectively is essential.
• Experience in the roofing industry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire students in workshops and classroom learning.
• Demonstrate skills relevant to roofing.
• Ensure understanding of health and safety issues.

Skills

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Roofing

Organisational skills

Inspiring teaching skills

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Roofing

Job description

LECTURER IN ROOFING

Salary: £40,454 - £42,828 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Key Requirements

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Roofing
• Super organised and take pride in your work
• Keen to inspire the next generation of Roofers and share your knowledge and experience

Leeds College of Building is the UK’s only specialist further education construction college, and we have an excellent reputation for providing quality education in Construction and the Built Environment. We are looking for a qualified trade professional willing to share their knowledge and skills with young people and adults.

Role Overview

This is a teaching role which involves workshops and classroom learning; your priority will be to engage and inspire our students to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

You should have relevant and recent industry experience, an NVQ Level 3 in Roofing and the ability to demonstrate skills and understand the needs of learners in a training environment. Previous teaching experience is desirable but not essential; the ability to communicate effectively is essential together with excellent knowledge of health & safety issues.

Benefits

• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
• A well-respected pension scheme (Teacher’s Pension, with an above average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing events

This role is eligible for the DfE Levelling Up Premium Payments, of up to £6,000 for FE teachers, for those meeting the criteria. This involves the government paying successful candidates from an industry background to get into teaching. Leeds College of Building will fund successful candidates to become a qualified FE teacher.

Application Information

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026. The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk.

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Safeguarding and Equality Statement

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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