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Construction Lecturer (Variable Hours)Location: Cross College/TrowbridgeSalary: Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour - Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hourAre you a Construction professional ready to take your career in a new direction? Or do you already hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople and construction specialists?If youre ready to share your real-world site experience with flexibility to suit your lifestyle, enjoy a better work-life balance, and take pride in developing future talent for the construction industry, this role could be your next step.Join Wiltshire College & University Centre within our Adult Learning & Enterprise Department, bringing your industry expertise to a supportive teaching team where your knowledge truly makes a difference.What We OfferSalary:Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday payQualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday payContract Type: Variable HoursHours offered as required during term time and adult provision delivery, with flexibility to meet curriculum needsOutstanding BenefitsTeachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pensionGenerous Holiday Entitlement paid holiday accrued in line with hours workedEmployee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need itFree On-Site Gyms available across multiple campusesLifestyle Discounts savings on retail, travel, tech and moreCycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay activeProfessional Development access to funded training and CPD opportunitiesAdditional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offersA flexible, supportive role designed to fit around you.What Youll DoDeliver high-quality teaching and practical training across Construction programmes (e.g. Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing, Multi-Skills or related trades)Teach adult learners and support skills development aligned to industry standardsDeliver engaging sessions that blend technical knowledge with practical, hands-on applicationPrepare learners for employment within the construction sector or progression to further studyMaintain high standards of health 'safety, safeguarding, assessment, and professional practiceSupport learners in developing employability skills, confidence, and industry readinessWhat Youll BringRelevant Construction qualification (Level 3 or above in a trade discipline)Recent and substantial industry experience within the construction sectorUp-to-date knowledge of construction methods, legislation, and health 'safety practicesTeaching, assessing, or IQA qualifications are welcomed but not essentialA passion for developing adult learners and supporting career progressionWhy Become a Construction Lecturer?Continue working within your trade while gaining:Flexibility to balance site work or consultancy with teachingA rewarding role without the commitment of full-time hoursThe opportunity to pass on valuable trade skills and industry standardsA meaningful career where you help shape the future workforceShare your construction expertise on hours that work for you.Inspire the next generation of Construction professionalsIf youre ready for a flexible, fulfilling, and inspiring new chapter within Adult Learning & Enterprise, wed love to hear from you.Closing Date: 19th March 2026Please note:Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.Safer RecruitmentWiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.Closing date: 19th March 2026Shortlist date: 20th March 2026Interview date: TBCJBRP1_UKTJ