Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery (0.4 FTE) in Bradford

Our thriving Construction department are seeking a Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer to deliver an outstanding student learning experience, as you prepare young adults and experienced trade professionals to contribute to the modern world of work. We welcome applications from both experienced teaching staff as well as industry professionals looking to share their skills and experience with the next generation. If you do not hold a teaching qualification, Bradford College will support staff members to achieve this. Please note that this is a Part Time role working 14 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• To teach on courses specified by the management team in and out of College premises.
• To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning.
• To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey.
• To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning.
• To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviours – in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students.
• To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners.
• To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences – including on and off campus.
• To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals.
• To arrange, supervise and manage students on placements, offsite visits and related activities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values. We particularly encourage applications from female candidates, as this group is currently underrepresented in the department.

Education & Training

• Relevant industry and/or vocational experience in the subject specialism being taught – Carpentry & Joinery.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in carpentry or equivalent subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willing to work towards in a given timeframe.
• GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent.
• GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent.

Experience

• A proven track record of industry practice, demonstrating personal achievement and professionalism.
• Leading partnership work with external stakeholders to deliver projects, trips, visits and employer engagement.
• Experience of teaching carpentry to level 3 as a minimum within a teaching/training environment.
• Ability to methodically plan student progress and record effectively.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics within specified subject area.
• The ability to plan and deliver high quality, imaginative and inspirational teaching and learning which meets curriculum requirements and the needs of all students on a range of programmes.
• The ability to ensure that individual learner needs are met in a responsive way, in line with the concept of inclusive learning, and an outstanding student experience.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure.
• Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders.
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa.
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant.
• A host of training development opportunities.
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised. Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process. Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.