Lecturer - Construction Trades

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our 14-16 Alternative Provision at Bradford College as a Construction Trades Lecturer. Due to expansion, we are opening a second site at the Springfield Centre in BD10 and are looking to recruit to some new positions, based between the Victoria Building on the main campus as the new centre.

The 14-16 provision caters for approximately 200 young people who are accessing an alternative education programme, either as a referral from their current secondary school or as home educated children. The provision has learners with a range of backgrounds and academic abilities, some with EHCPs and others with undiagnosed additional learning needs as well as social, emotional, and behavioural issues, we are a nurturing provision that prides itself on a strong pastoral and well-being support network.

Your approach with students should be respectful and professional at all times, exercising patience, empathy and understanding of their backgrounds and needs. You should have sound knowledge of the social, economic and personal factors which present risk to students, and be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Responsibilities include:

To teach on Construction trade courses specified by the Curriculum Team Leader, Curriculum Area manager or the Head of Department for 14-16 within the college.

To participate actively in the development of the curriculum

To participate actively in the enrolment, induction, monitoring, profiling and initial assessment of students on college courses either in the community or on the college sites.

To devise individual learning plans and provide support for learners to drive their progress in learning, and to meet/ exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals

To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, positive behaviour and careers throughout their learning journey.

To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning

To be responsible for the supervision and management of students on placements and offsite visits and activities where appropriate.

To implement and promote College regulations, policies and procedures.

To undertake invigilation duties as required.

To participate actively in the maintenance and promotion of close links with employers and training agencies.

To provide appropriate information to parents/employers through college reporting systems and open evenings.

To assist the departmental management team with costings and control of materials and equipment when specified.

To undertake additional duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

Education & Training

GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent. (e.g., CSE 1, O Level A – C)

GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent. (e.g., CSE 1, O Level A – C).

Relevant Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/PSET)

A Level 3 qualification in a related area

 Experience

Experience of successful teaching/training and the evidence of performance /data to support it (e.g., Lesson observations, retention and achievement data, high grade successes)

Experience of high-quality teaching within a school/FE environment or equivalent related industrial experience.

Experience of the effective design and delivery of high-quality inclusive teaching and learning activities

Up to date knowledge of content and methods of teaching and /or supporting learning including the value and use of learning technologies

A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of a relevant subject area.

Experience of improving the learning environment, teaching and/or assessment and feedback methods

Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days holidays, plus bank holidays

Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure

Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution

Annual salary reviews

Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

Free sports and gym facilities

Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

A host of training development opportunities

Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.