Lecturer in Bricklaying and Multi-skills

South Bristol Skills Academy, The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Bricklaying Lecturer to join our team and inspire the next generation of trades professionals. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to 16–19‑year‑old learners and adult students across a range of Bricklaying courses and MultiSkills courses. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join us. As a disability confident employer, we take a trauma informed approach to our work, support the Care Leavers covenant, and have been awarded accreditation as a College of Sanctuary for refugees.

What we offer:

• Two‑week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 35 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).
• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.68%
• Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year)
• Family friendly policies including paid fertility and foster friendly policy
• A menopause policy outlining support available
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Access to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme plus lots more!
• The ‘Right to Disconnect’ from work outside of your normal working hours
• A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy
• An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes
• Welfare Rooms at all our sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces
• A bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration for colleagues throughout the year to recognise your hard work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and assess learners on Bricklaying programmes, ensuring engaging and effective delivery.
• Provide underpinning knowledge, guidance, and support to help students develop their skills, achieve qualifications, and progress into employment or apprenticeships.
• Support learners’ wider development, including attendance and engagement in English, maths, and tutorial sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and contribute to quality assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and employers to link full‑time students to apprenticeship opportunities.

Safeguarding and DBS:

City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Contact us:

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Shaun Parsons, the recruiting manager at Shaun.Parsons@cityofbristol.ac.uk who will be happy to discuss the role in more detail.

A few points to note:

• If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity.
• If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for.
• We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone.
• In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

No Recruitment Agency:

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the City of Bristol College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.