Lecturer in Building Services Engineering (T Levels)

Job Title: Lecturer in Building Services Engineering - T Levels

Department: Construction

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Teaching Hours: 864 hours per annum

Salary: £30,600 - £45,087 per annum* subject to pay progression

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Pension: Teachers’ Pension

*The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

The Role

Middlesbrough College is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Lecturer in Building Services Engineering to join our Construction department. You will deliver the Core curriculum of the Level 3 T Level in Building Services Engineering, teaching a range of subjects including construction science, building technology, sustainability, construction design and digital technologies.

This is primarily a classroom-based role, with opportunities to support practical learning where appropriate. Using your industry experience, you will bring learning to life through real-world construction and engineering examples, preparing students for further study and careers within the construction and building services sectors. The role may also include delivery across Further and Higher Education programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Building Services Engineering and Construction programmes.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Support students to achieve successful outcomes in examinations and assessments.
• Utilise diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and development needs.
• Maintain accurate records in line with College and awarding body requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Participate in recruitment, enrolment, open events and other promotional activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Teacher or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Qualified Assessor or willingness to work towards.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Construction, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Level 6 qualification (Degree or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of current issues affecting the Construction and Engineering sectors.
• Understanding of career opportunities and progression routes within the industry.

Desirable

• Teaching experience within Construction, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience of teaching apprenticeship, Further Education and/or Higher Education programmes within Construction, Engineering or the Built Environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop engaging teaching and learning resources using digital technologies.
• Ability to effectively manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• Collegebenefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

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.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right tocommencethe interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.