Teacher - T Level Built Environment

East Sussex College Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Funding for teaching qualifications

Professional development

Job summary

East Sussex College Group is seeking a motivated Built Environment professional to lead our T Level Design, Surveying and Planning programme at the Eastbourne campus. You will deliver inspiring lessons, share industry expertise, and work with a team of teachers to prepare students for successful careers in the Built Environment sector.

You will lead curriculum development, manage a small team, and develop employer partnerships to enhance work placement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Architecture, Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Passion for developing the next generation of Built Environment professionals.
• Experience leading or managing curriculum provision, teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the T Level Design, Surveying and Planning programme.
• Deliver engaging lessons to learners aiming for industry apprenticeships or higher education.
• Manage and support a small team of specialist teachers to deliver high-quality learning.
• Develop and refresh curriculum to stay current with industry needs.
• Lead work placement procurement and build employer partnerships.
• Incorporate industry knowledge to motivate students and support learner success.

Skills

Industry experience

Curriculum leadership

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Built Environment related field

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want to inspire the next generation of Built Environment professionals?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Built Environment professional to lead our T Level Design, Surveying and Planning programme and help shape the future workforce. Working with ambitious learners, you'll deliver inspiring lessons, share your industry expertise, and play a key role in preparing students for successful careers within the Built Environment sector.

Whether your background is in Architecture, Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management, this is an opportunity to share your knowledge, inspire future professionals and make a real difference to learners' lives. You will lead a well-established T Level programme and work closely with a dedicated team of specialist teachers to ensure students develop the breadth of knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into industry, apprenticeships or higher education.

This exciting role will include:

• Leading and developing our successful T Level Design, Surveying and Planning programme.
• Delivering engaging and inspiring lessons to learners who are keen to embark on careers within the Built Environment.
• Managing and supporting a small team of specialist teachers to deliver an outstanding learning experience.
• Developing and enhancing the existing curriculum to ensure it remains current, relevant and aligned to industry needs.
• Leading work placement procurement and developing employer partnerships, a key feature of all T Level programmes.
• Bringing industry knowledge and experience into the classroom to motivate and inspire students.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders to support learner success.

If you can demonstrate the following, we'd love to hear from you:

• Industry experience and relevant qualification within Architecture, Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a related Built Environment discipline.
• A passion for developing the next generation of Built Environment professionals.
• Experience of leading, developing or managing curriculum provision, teams or projects.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• An ambitious, collaborative and learner-focused approach.
• An understanding of employer engagement and work placement opportunities, or the ability to develop strong industry partnerships.
• For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their teaching career, including industry professionals with limited teaching experience. We offer comprehensive teacher development and funded qualifications to support your success in the classroom.

• Closing date: 23rd September 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

College location: Based at our Eastbourne campus.

Annual salary: £30,000 - £42,000

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience – please note the top of the payscale is reserved for highly qualified and experienced teachers.)

Hours: Part time – 15 Hours / 52.14 weeks (Possibility for full time in near future.)

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.