Multi Skills Lecturer - Construction in Redditch

Job Title: Multi Skills Lecturer – Construction

Closing Date: 25/01/2026 23:59

Pay: Up to £39,725 depending on experience and qualifications. Additional targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers could be eligible, please see below for more information!

Hours: 37 Hours x 52 Weeks

Type: Full Time

We are looking for

To become a Multi Skills Lecturer in our Construction department, we need someone experienced in bricklaying and construction techniques, passionate about teaching and mentoring students, and knowledgeable about the latest industry standards and safety regulations.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area and are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college. Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture. Although this position is centred on our Redditch campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

What you\’ll be doing

To find a more detailed list of your day‑to‑day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section. In summary, as someone who has recent experience in Bricklaying:

• Teach across a range of programmes in Bricklaying and associated areas.
• Develop further courses in Bricklaying and associated areas.
• Take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• Assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor, and support with spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.

Targeted Retention Incentive Payments for FE teachers

If successful and you deliver courses in the following eligible subjects:

• Building And Construction
• Computing, Including Digital and ICT
• Early Years
• Engineering And Manufacturing, Including Transport Engineering and Electronics
• Maths
• Physics

You could be financially rewarded as a part of the targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers scheme.

The Perks

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We Hire People

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, and a unique background and physical make‑up. Together we strengthen HoW.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The College is an equal opportunity employer and expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults\’ welfare and equality of opportunity. It works to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and does not allow any form of discrimination.

Bit More Info

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check, along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing Date

25th January 2026

Contact

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk. If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, which includes the role profile.

Job Description

Aim and Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the role is to strengthen the Construction workshop delivery team and College teaching team, working within the Head of faculty of Engineering and Construction Technologies. To provide effective and efficient learning opportunities for people undertaking Brickwork, and related studies. To instruct in a variety of related subjects to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Roles and Accountabilities

• Deliver and manage high quality relevant teaching and learning.
• Develop and manage efficient and effective non‑guided learning.
• Contribute to the development of new courses/qualifications.
• Contribute to the operation and maintenance of existing courses/qualifications.
• Develop and produce materials which will assist students in the learning process.
• Keep abreast of new developments relevant to the area of teaching commitment.
• Assist in the administration requirements of the post.

General Accountabilities

• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• Continuously improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• Actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• Actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• Operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.

Conditions of Service

The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. The work pattern of a Lecturer is not necessarily linked to the traditional academic year.

Pay and Salary

The salary range for this post is from £25,599 to £39,725 per annum. Starting salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications. Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale. Increments are in August.

Teaching Qualification

Applicants are required to hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to undertake and gain the Certificate in Education and Training within 2 years of their appointment. Successful applicants will be required to attend the course on site as the College delivers the course in‑house. The College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis and cannot guarantee funding for the course fees.

Maths and English

All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you are not already in receipt of one or both of these qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online Checks

Candidates shortlisted for interview and then subsequently become successful in the recruitment process and prior to a formal offer of employment will be subject to online checks being carried out by a neutral party not directly involved in the recruitment process.

Validation of Qualifications

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

Hours of Work

The hours of work will be based on 37 hours per week, of this 25 hours per week will be delivery. Actual hours of work to be agreed with the manager.

Annual Leave

The post carries 37 annual leave days with an additional eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as ‘leave to be taken at the Principal’s discretion’. Annual leave will be pro rata if part time. Only in exceptional circumstances, with the Director’s permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

Pension Scheme

The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the ‘Teachers Pensions’.

Probationary Period

All newly appointed staff have to serve a 9‑month probationary period and must complete induction and mandatory training sessions.

First Aid & Fire Marshal

Staff with these responsibilities must undertake first aid and/or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so.

References

All candidates must provide 2 satisfactory references.

Location

The successful applicant will be based Cross Campus, predominantly our Redditch campus. May be required to work at other locations from time to time.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

The College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical or mental disability or offending background.

Disclosure & Barring Check

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicant’s first salary payment from the College.

Training

All successful applicants will be required to undertake mandatory training and update sessions and any appropriate training and development as required, including Health and Safety.

No Smoking Policy

• Cigarettes
• E-cigarettes
• Vaporisers
• Pipe smoking
• Cigars
• And all other associated smoking products.

Applicants with Disabilities

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

Applications

A completed application form should be submitted. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute.

It would greatly assist the shortlisting panel if the information submitted on your application clearly identifies and demonstrates how your qualities match those listed under the essential requirements on the person specification.

Completed application forms should be submitted by the 25th January 2026 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk.

Interviews

The Interview date for this post is TBC. Short‑listed candidates will be notified with the details for interview. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful and accept our thanks for your interest in applying.

GDPR

HoW College complies with the current Data Protection Act. GDPR is a European wide update to the Data Protection Act, with more requirements and stronger enforcement. Staff must fully comply.

Link

Further information can be obtained by using the following link:

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/