Multi-Skills Lecturer

Heart of Worcestershire College; Redditch; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Progression opportunities

Mentorship

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Community volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a Multi-Skills Lecturer for their Construction department based in Redditch. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £43,194, depending on qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will design and deliver practical lessons across various construction trades, assess student progress, and maintain a safe learning environment. Additional perks include professional development opportunities and employee discounts, emphasizing the college's

Qualifications

• Qualified in teaching with a strong background in construction.
• Passionate about helping students develop their skills.
• Able to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver construction curriculum across multiple trades.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe and organized learning environment.

Skills

Teaching skills

Construction knowledge

Assessment and feedback

Curriculum design

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

Job Title Multi-Skills Lecturer Closing Date 28/08/2026 23:59 Pay Up to £43,194 - starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 37 hours x 52 weeks Type Full Time

Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Multi Skills Lecturer in our Construction department, we need someone who is qualified, patient and has a passion for teaching.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

Although this position is based at our Redditch campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Design and deliver a broad construction curriculum (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, plastering).
• Provide engaging lessons that develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, tailored to different learning styles.
• Assess student progress regularly, giving timely, constructive feedback and supporting learners to meet goals.
• Maintain a safe, organised learning environment and ensure all health and safety standards are followed.
• Supervise practical sessions, offering guidance and hands‑on support to students.
• Plan and manage teaching effectively through lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessment materials.
• Maintain accurate records (e.g. progress tracking, ILPs) and complete necessary administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departments, and support staff to enhance learning and student experience.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay cheque, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

TARGETED RETENTION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR FE TEACHERS

If successful and you do deliver courses in the following eligible subjects:

• Building And Construction
• Computing, Including Digital and ICT
• Early Years
• Engineering And Manufacturing, Including Transport Engineering and Electronics
• Maths
• Physics

You could be financially rewarded as a part of the targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers scheme.

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make‑up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 28th August 2026

• Job Description AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  The Multi-Trade lecturer in Construction is responsible for instructing and guiding students in various aspects of the construction industry, focusing on multiple trades within the field. This role involves designing and delivering comprehensive curriculum, providing hands‑on training and delivery of theory aspects of the qualification, fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, proficiency in multiple trades, and a passion for educating and mentoring future professionals in the industry. In addition to teaching, to undertake a range of administrative and development duties that contributes to improving standards, achievements, and the learner experience.

  KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Develop and implement a dynamic curriculum that covers a range of construction trades including carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, plaster and more.
  • Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
  • Conduct regular assessments to evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Create and maintain a safe and organized learning environment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and best practices in the construction industry.
  • Supervise and assist students during hands‑on practical sessions, offering guidance and corrective instruction as needed.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and integrate relevant information into the curriculum.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, promoting teamwork, respect, and professionalism among students.
  • Collaborate with other department members and departments to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
  • Provide mentorship and career guidance to students interested in pursuing apprenticeships or entering the workforce upon completion of the program.
  • Participate in professional development activities and attend workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
  • To deliver high quality teaching and learning by:

    - Providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience.

    - Effectively managing and monitoring the learning process.

    - Providing regular assessment opportunities.

    - Providing timely and constructive feedback.

    - Guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.

  • To support and where appropriate, contextualise and/or ‘signpost’ Functional Skills in the curriculum (inexperienced staff will be given training and support).
  • To actively develop new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
  • To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
  • Where appropriate, to liaise with Study Centre staff to ensure that all necessary learning tools and information are available to support independent study sessions.
  • To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc, appropriate to the curriculum area.
  • To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of the learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide a timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
  • To attend curriculum meetings, open events, parents evening, student interviews, student information evenings - days and contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g., contribute to the maintenance of course files, timely updating of e-ILPs on ProMonitor).
  • To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.
  • Where appropriate, liaise with other departments (e.g., Exams and MIS).
  • To ensure safe working practices across the programme area.

  GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
  • To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
  • To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
  • To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
  • To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
  • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
  • To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
  • To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.

  This Job Description is current at the date shown below and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances

  CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – Academic staff

  The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. The work pattern of a Lecturer is not necessarily linked to the traditional academic year.

  All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:

  • Enhanced DBS
  • 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
  • Qualification validation check

  SALARY

  The salary for this post is up to £43,194. Starting salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications. Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale. Increments are in August.

  TEACHING QUALIFICATION

  Applicants are required to hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to undertake and gain the Certificate in Education and Training within 2 years of their appointment. Successful applicants will be required to attend the course on‑site as the College delivers the course in-house.

  Please note – whilst obtaining a teaching qualification is a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

  MATHS AND ENGLISH

  All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you are not already in receipt of one or both qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

  SAFEGUARDING

  The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

  All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training following their appointment.

  Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education’s guidance on ‘Keeping children safe in Education’. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.

  VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

  The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

  HOURS OF WORK

  The hours of work will be based on 37hours per week, of this up to 25 hour per week will be delivery. Actual hours of work to be agreed with the manager.

  ANNUAL LEAVE

  The post carries 37 annual leave days with an additional eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as ‘leave to be taken at the principal’s discretion’. Annual leave will be pro rata if part time.

  Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your director’s permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

  PENSION SCHEME

  The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the ‘Teachers Pensions’.

  PROBATIONARY PERIOD

  All newly appointed staff must serve a 9‑month probationary period. During the probationary period you will have to complete the corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete this will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

  REFERENCES

  All candidates must have 2 satisfactory references.

  LOCATION

  The successful applicant will be based at the Redditch Campus but may be required to work at other locations from time to time.

  RECRUITMENT OF EX‑OFFENDERS

  The College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

  As an organisation we use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess the suitability of all prospective appointments. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.

  Applicant/employees are required to declare any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. The only exception to this requirement is that applicants/employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions, or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.

  Please read the ‘Guidance Note to applicants on disclosing information about cautions and convictions in their application’ document before you complete your application form.

  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us . This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of any offences.

  DISCLOSURE & BARRING CHECK

  All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicants first salary payment from the College. The College adheres to the DBS Code of Practice and has policies covering the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Copies of these are available on request.

  TRAINING

  All successful applicants will be required to undertake all mandatory training and update sessions and any appropriate training and development as required, including Health and Safety.

  NO SMOKING POLICY

  H oW College is a Smoke Free environment from the effects of direct/indirect contact with smoking, including using the following:

  APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

  Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

  Completed application forms should be submitted by 28th August 2026 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk

  Further information can be obtained by using the following link:

  https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/