Brickwork Lecturer
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Sustainable Construction & Building Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool
Compensation: £34,789 - £48,394 / year
Description
Job Title: Brickwork Lecturer
Department: Sustainable Construction & Building Services
Salary: £34,789 to £48,394 per annum
Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent
The City of Liverpool College are seeking a Brickwork Lecturer to contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning through innovative and excellent practice. You will be expected to create effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
You will deliver teaching and learning on all levels, from E3 through to L3 and evening programmes, and offer current and relevant industry/practitioner skills.
You will be able to teach a range of brickwork and general construction skills. You will possess current industry relevant skills. If you do not yet have teaching experience, but have a passion for your trade and a desire to pass on your skills, we can support you with training for a teaching qualification. You will be able to promote innovative work and support the development of the brickwork and multi-skills curriculum.
You will create effective and stimulating opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment that enables progression and development.
Responsible to: Head of School
Key Responsibilities
- To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
- To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
- To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
- To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
- Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
- Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
- Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
- To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, recording work carried out and assessment completion.
- To track all students' progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
- To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
- To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play an appropriate part in their implementation
- Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
- To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
- To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
- To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
- To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
- To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parents Evening, Welcome Evenings, Open Evenings and other college events
- To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College's policies and procedures
- To provide enrichment, work experience and work related opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
- Relevant vocational experience in brickwork
- Recent experience of teaching and assessing on brickwork and multi-trade courses
- Knowledge and understanding of brickwork and multi-trade provision.
- Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in brickwork
- Excellent computer literacy
- Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
- Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
- Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
- Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
Desirable Criteria:
- A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete
- A Quality Assurance qualification
- Experience of resource based learning
- An ICT qualification
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Experience of assessing students' needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Generous holiday allowance: 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays, plus an annual wellbeing day
Flexible Working: We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Pension Scheme: You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%-one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Professional Development: We're passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities-designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge and accelerate your career.
Sport & Fitness Suite: Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff, and you'll have access to our Cycle to Work scheme.
Health and Wellbeing: You'll have access to the Employee Assistance programme, free independent confidential 24-hour counselling service, free eye test with voucher scheme (up to £25), free flu vaccinations and discounted hair and beauty treatments.
Travel: We've partnered with Arriva to bring you great savings on bus travel and offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail.
Employee Benefits Platform: Access the COLC employee benefits platform with discounts on everyday essentials and more.
