- Barrow in Furness , United Kingdom
- £40,415
Brickwork Tutor / Lecturer – Full Time, Permanent
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
College: Furness College
Salary: Up to £40,415 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: Excellent pension, generous annual leave and a fantastic range of additional staff benefits
Are you an experienced Bricklayer looking to get off the tools and pass your skills on to the next generation?
TR2 Recruitment is working with Furness College to recruit a full-time, permanent Brickwork Tutor / Lecturer to join its established Construction department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bricklayer, Construction professional or existing Brickwork Lecturer looking for a rewarding career within Further Education.
No previous teaching experience? No problem!
The college is happy to consider experienced Bricklayers straight from industry who have the right practical skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to teach. Support and training will be available to help you gain the relevant teaching qualifications while working.
The Role
As a Brickwork Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering engaging practical and theoretical training to learners studying Brickwork qualifications.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Delivering practical Brickwork training in a workshop environment.
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Teaching underpinning theory, construction techniques and industry best practices.
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Supporting learners to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress into employment or apprenticeships.
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Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
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Planning and preparing engaging lessons and practical activities.
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Maintaining a safe and professional workshop environment.
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Supporting learners of varying abilities and backgrounds.
What We're Looking For
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Strong industry experience within Bricklaying / Brickwork.
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Ideally a Level 3 qualification in Brickwork, although relevant industry experience will be considered.
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Good knowledge of current construction practices and health and safety.
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Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in helping others develop.
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A positive, approachable attitude and willingness to learn.
Teaching qualifications are NOT essential – applications from experienced tradespeople looking to move into education are strongly encouraged.
Salary & Benefits
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Competitive salary up to £40,415 per annum.
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Permanent, full-time employment with excellent job security.
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
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Excellent pension scheme.
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Opportunities to gain teaching and assessing qualifications.
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Ongoing professional development and career progression.
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Supportive working environment with excellent facilities.
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A wide range of additional college staff benefits.
Why Make the Move into Teaching?
If you've spent years working on building sites and are looking for a change, this could be the perfect opportunity to use your experience in a completely different way.
You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a more structured working environment, excellent holiday entitlement, a competitive salary and the satisfaction of helping the next generation of Bricklayers develop their careers.
Whether you're already teaching or have spent your entire career on the tools, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Dean Whitewood
TR2 Recruitment
Email: dean@tr2rec.com
Telephone: 01872 672900
Apply today to take the next step in your career!
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