Lecturer - Professional Construction

Nelson and Colne College Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking a Lecturer for Professional Construction to lead the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. The post involves curriculum planning, employer engagement, and delivery across Accrington and Rossendale College sites.

The successful candidate will deliver T Level modules, build industry placements, and manage projects, with travel between sites and potential trainee-teacher pathways supported by the college.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• A degree or higher in construction/architecture/surveying and design or similar.
• Experience of working in the sector and willingness to engage with schools and employers.
• A qualified teacher though we will consider an initial trainee post with strong industry background.
• Flexibility to teach in the evenings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver T Level Design, Surveying and Planning and Civil Engineering.
• Lead development of the curriculum plan for the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.
• Develop an employer network to support industry placements and employer-set projects for learners.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Stakeholder engagement

T Level delivery

Evening teaching availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/architecture/surveying/design

Tools

CAD/Revit

Quantity Surveying

Material Science

Job description

The Vacancy

Lecturer - Professional Construction

Salary: Up to £41,937 per annum, depending on experience. Plus £3,000 market premium payment for candidates with identified experience.

Hours: 35 per week

Weeks Per Year: 52 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College

Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 20 September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Professional Construction Lecturer. The role will support the further development and delivery of our higher technical qualifications and to take the lead on the introduction of T-Levels. You will oversee the development of the curriculum plan for the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. You will develop an employer network to support the industry placements and employer set project for learners completing the T Level programme.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington and Rossendale College but will be required to travel across sites.

This role has a market premium payment attached of up to £3,000 per annum approved for three years in the first instance. This is for candidates who have the experience of delivering on the Construction T-Level qualification. However, we would also welcome applications from candidates who do not have this experience.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.

If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College's Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job . Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be delivering T Level Design, Surveying and Planning and Civil Engineering. We are in particular interested in attracting an individual with graduate knowledge and skills in CAD/Revit, Quantity Surveying and material science.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• A professional with a degree or higher in construction/architecture/surveying and design or similar
• Experience of working in the sector and willingness to complete outward facing engagement activities with schools and employers.
• A qualified teacher though we will consider an initial trainee post for this role too with a strong industry relevant background
• Flexibility to teach in the evenings

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

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Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.