Lecturer – Construction (Multi-Skills)

The School of Vocational and Technical Studies (VTS) at South Thames College are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Construction lecturer with experience in more than one trade to deliver outstanding quality teaching, learning, assessment and tutorial support to students so as to maximise achievement and continuous improvement. This post plays a key role in supporting the development of the curriculum with employer engagement and learner skills development.

We’d like you to hold a relevant qualification in Construction or a related field and hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards). With recent UK teaching experience in Construction in an FE College, you’ll have experience working in Construction (in more than one trade).

You’ll have strong evidence of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment with a successful record of tutoring and supporting learners and of setting and implementing target setting, monitoring and reviewing progress. Able to use initiative, organise and prioritise, you’ll be an effective verbal and written communicator in both group and interpersonal situations with advanced level of computer literacy and general office software management skills.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st May 2025.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.