Course Leader - Bricklaying, Keighley

Keighley College is looking for a Bricklaying Course Leader to join the team. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a curriculum that focuses on Bricklaying within our construction department. The role combines academic leadership, industry relevance, and a focus on key knowledge, skills, and behaviours to equip learners with the necessary tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector. This position plays a crucial role in aligning education with the growing demand of the construction industry within the community of West Yorkshire. The role requires a dynamic individual with deep knowledge of joinery practices who can inspire both students and faculty to achieve excellence.

What You Will Do

• You will lead the design and implementation of new modules and courses that are relevant to current and future industry needs.
• You will work closely with the teaching team to maintain high-quality delivery and adapt teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of students while ensuring they acquire the skills required for the joinery trade.
• This includes preparing students for the evolving expectations of the labour market in site and bench joinery sectors.
• Leading a team of educators, you will encourage continuous professional development to ensure all staff are up-to-date with the latest advancements and industry updates.
• You will be responsible for developing comprehensive assessment strategies that provide meaningful feedback to students, helping them progress in their learning and development.
• The role demands a passion for motivating and inspiring students to not only meet academic goals but to think creatively about their role in a sustainable future.
• As part of maintaining high standards, you will complete course-level self-assessments and contribute to ongoing quality improvement plans.
• You will play a key role in attracting new talent to the college and highlighting the diverse career opportunities available in this field.

About You

• Strong background in teaching and joinery trade.
• Experience with eco-friendly practices and innovation in these areas is highly desirable.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not essential.
• Student-focused approach.
• The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resilient, and thrive as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivation & independence.
• Commitment to professional development: Teaching qualification is not essential for this role, but candidates must be committed to working towards one.
• Continuous professional development in both teaching and industrial updating is encouraged to stay at the forefront of industry and education trends.

Benefits

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays.
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. It’s not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.