Variable Lecturer - Construction

LSEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in London is seeking a passionate Construction Teacher to educate and assess adult learners. The role involves planning training sessions and providing essential feedback. Relevant qualifications in plumbing or electrical trade and previous teaching experience are required. Competitive benefits package includes generous leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave of 43 days

Access to onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching adults.
• Commitment to learning and development.
• Level 1 Award in Construction Skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students effectively.
• Plan and deliver training sessions.
• Manage learners' attendance and provide feedback.

Skills

Passion for teaching

High levels of organisation

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Relevant qualifications in trade (plumbing or electrical)

Job description

About the role

Interested about teaching in FE but new to the sector? This webpage provides information about what it takes and the support on offer.

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date; we close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview, so apply soon to not miss out!

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding construction teacher to join London South East.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are passionate about developing and delivering quality teaching to adults. This is a fundamental role that supports adults gain an insight within the construction industry.

• In this role you will be required to teach and assess students
• Have a good working knowledge of the construction industry
• Plan and deliver training sessions, Health & Safety, CSCS Cards
• Level 1 Award in Construction Skills
• Deliver training and teaching sessions in line with the programme and schedules
• Deliver tutoring sessions using appropriate teaching techniques to meet the needs of the learners
• Provide regular feedback to the learners
• Prepare and plan learning sessions with clear aims and objectives
• Manage learners’ attendance timely
• Provide adequate support and information to the learners
• Produce regular reports on quality and progress
• Provide feedback to the learners
• Liaise with training staff as appropriate
• Keep up-to-date CPD
• Attend meetings
• Participate in quality assurance procedures including assessment and internal verification (IQA) of students’ work

Provide well-rounded feedback and meet the requirements of London South East College’s Construction Boot Camp and internal compliance and quality processes.

This post will also help support unemployed adult learners to remove barriers to training and ensure they have the same opportunities for personal development as their peers.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be passionate about their industry as well as enthusiastic about teaching adults. Essential skills and experience required are:

• Relevant qualifications in your trade (plumbing or electrical)
• Experience in teaching adults
• High levels of organisation
• A commitment to learning and development
• Level 1 Award in Construction Skills
• The ability and initiative to work independently but also thrive in a team environment

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and ambitious growth plans, there has never been a better time to join this organisation.

Benefits

The benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to an onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in in-house restaurants and beauty treatments.

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks to develop Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We acknowledge there is always more to learn, and use accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information. Our accreditations include:

• Investors in People – commitment to professional development
• Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winner of the Contribution to the Local Community award
• Disability Confident – Committed
• Stonewall Workplace Champions – Silver Award
• Investors in Ethnicity – Exemplary Employer and Top 25 employers for two years in a row
• Affiliate member of the Black Leadership Group

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Offers of appointment may be withdrawn if checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. The DBS policy is available on request.

In line with KCSIE guidance we conduct social media checks for shortlisted candidates to assess suitability to work with children and young adults.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applications from all regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital/partnership status. We offer an interview to any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum job criteria. If you have accessibility needs or require adjustments for the application and interview, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

If you have any specific inquiries about the role, please email [e-mail]