Lecturer in Construction (T Level Core, Design, Surveying and Planning) in Ormskirk

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth.

As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity.

With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join our School of Construction as a

• Lecturer in Construction , specialising in the delivery of
• T Level Construction Core content, with a particular focus on

Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction .

This role offers the opportunity to inspire the next generation of construction professionals, supporting learners to develop the technical knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful careers across the built environment sector.

The successful candidate will deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment across a range of construction programmes, with a primary focus on T Level core and occupational specialism content.

The role will involve contributing to the development and continual enhancement of curriculum provision, working closely with colleagues and industry partners to ensure programmes remain current, relevant and aligned to industry expectations.

• Teaching May Include Areas Such As
• Construction science and principles
• Design and surveying practices
• The construction business environment
• Sustainability and environmental technologies
• Digital construction and emerging technologies
• Health, safety and welfare
• Building services engineering fundamentals
• Construction project planning and management
• Modern methods of construction

About You

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, industry knowledge and a passion for developing others.

• Applications Are Particularly Welcomed From Individuals With Experience In
• Teaching T Level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
• Delivering technical and professional construction qualifications
• Delivering Higher National Certificates (HNC) or Higher Technical Qualifications in Construction or Building Services Engineering
• Design, surveying or construction management roles within industry
• Building Services Engineering disciplines, including electrical, plumbing or mechanical services
• Quantity surveying, project management or construction consultancy

Candidates should hold a relevant degree or professional qualification and possess recent industry experience or teaching experience within Further Education, Higher Education or work-based learning.

Applicants who do not currently hold a teaching qualification but can demonstrate significant and relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Full support will be provided to achieve a recognised teaching qualification.

Why Blackpool and The Fylde College?

Joining B&FC means becoming part of a successful and ambitious college that is committed to transforming lives through education.

• You Will Benefit From
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Outstanding opportunities for professional development
• Modern industry-standard facilities and resources
• Strong employer engagement and industry partnerships
• Excellent pension schemes and staff benefits
• The opportunity to influence curriculum innovation and contribute to the development of future construction professionals
• Make an Impact

This is an opportunity to bring your professional expertise into the classroom and help shape the future of the construction industry.

Whether you are an experienced educator or a construction professional looking to begin a rewarding career in teaching, we would welcome your application.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Tom. Workman@blackpool. ac. uk to arrange.

Be part of a team that develops talent, supports ambition and prepares learners to build the future.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
• Discover more about our rewards and benefits at https://www. blackpool. ac. uk/jobs
• Working with Us

At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect.

We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation.

Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How We Support You

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process.

If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted.

This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual market rate supplement payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage.

• Rewards and Benefits
• Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
• Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

• Competitive pension scheme

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies

• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to

• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks
• Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment.

All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College's policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK.

The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator

For further information on DBS, please click here

If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.

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