Job Title: Part time hourly paid Lecturers -Various roles
Salary: £31.23 to £40.77 per hour (depending on experience -including holiday pay)
Location: Brunel House, Huddersfield & The Construction Hub, Dewsbury
Hours and Weeks per Year: Various
Due to the continued expansion of the Construction faculty, we are looking for new talent to join a team that has an ambitious culture and a drive to succeed. We welcome applications from both experience teaching staff trade professionals and looking to start an exciting career in education.
You’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers on full time courses, apprenticeships and short courses. We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of lecturer, you’ll predominantly your focus will be on delivering, creating, driving and leading on high quality lessons and practical sessions in the workshops. You will be delivering on a variety of courses level 1-2 -3 and on apprenticeship
Your key responsibilities will be to teach and develop programmes of study to meet the needs of our learners in a variety of trades. The successful candidate will create a positive classroom environment by engaging learners and aim to help our students develop the ambition and confidence in their abilities as they prepare for their next step.
Ideally, you’ll have subsequent qualification in one of the following be able to prove equivalent ability and demonstrable experience in the construction crafts.
- Construction management / Built environment
- Groundworks & Landscaping
- Brickwork & Stone Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Plastering
- Painting and decorating
It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.
Closing Date: 02nd December 2025
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £31.23-£40.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
