Salary: £27,486 – £41,467 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                        

Hours: 25.9 hours per week

Location: Crewe Campus

We are seeking a Lecturer in Construction, Building Services/Design, Surveying and Planning to join our team at our Crewe Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.  Most of the teaching timetable will involve Level 3 Construction, Building Services/Design, Surveying and Planning.  This post is open to both experienced Lecturers and those aspiring to become a Lecturer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach on a range of Construction, Building Services/Design, Surveying and Planning courses;
• Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment;
• Train and assess learners in the workplace when required; and
• Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
• PGCE or commitment to work towards;
• Minimum of 3 years industry experience;
• Demonstrate key industry practice;
• Experience in the use of software including CAD and Civil design programmes;
• Site Installation sequencing;
• Collaborative work MEIS;
• Experience of project planning, estimating and budgeting
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported to complete a L4 Certificate in Education and Training and will have opportunities to complete a L5 Diploma in Education and Training.

Please view the attached document for full details of the Lecturer Development Programme

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 9am on 8 May 2024.

The selection process will take place on 15 May 2024.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected].
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [email protected] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant curriculum area.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.