Sessional Lecturer - BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering

South Thames College; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

South Thames College in Wandsworth is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to deliver Pearson BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering (Year 1) and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering to adult learners.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, support apprentices through progress reviews, and plan/assess in line with awarding body requirements while maintaining accurate records of achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching within Further Education, Adult Education or Work-Based Learning.
• Familiarity with Pearson BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pearson BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering (Year 1) and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering to adult learners.
• Carry out progress reviews with apprentices and monitor learner progress.
• Plan and assess learning in line with awarding body requirements and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of achievement and timely reporting.

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DET or equivalent)

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering

South Thames College, Wandsworth
27/11/2026
£42.67 - £51.23 per hour

Provisional Teaching Time: Tuesdays, 10am-3.15pm (with a break) and Wednesdays, 10am-12pm for the progress reviews.

Here at South Thames College, we’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sessional Lecturer to deliver Pearson BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering (Year 1) and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering programmes to adult learners.

You’ll deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, supporting learners to develop their knowledge and achieve their professional goals. Alongside your teaching, you’ll carry out supportive and developmental progress reviews with Building Services and Civil Engineering apprentices. You’ll plan and assess learning in line with awarding body requirements, provide constructive feedback, monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records of achievement.

We’re looking for an experienced educator with a relevant degree or professional qualification and a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent. You’ll have experience teaching within Further Education, Adult Education or Work-Based Learning, including BTEC Level 3 Building Services Engineering and Civil Engineering.

You’ll be a confident communicator with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and committed to high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about building services and civil engineering and committed to supporting adults to achieve their professional goals.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 27th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 30th November 2026

There is a generous benefits package and an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.