Technical Lecturer - Brickwork

Role: Technical Lecturer – Brickwork

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications plus a Market Supplement of up to £10,000 per annum
, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role We are currently seeking a Technical Lecturer in Brickwork to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Technical Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, assessment and verification across a range of programmes and levels, supporting learners to achieve success and realise their full potential.
• Curriculum Planning & Innovation – Develop up‑to‑date schemes of work and engaging learning materials, contributing proactively to curriculum development and innovative teaching practice.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor and track learner progress, provide timely feedback, meet awarding body standards and contribute to internal quality assurance and course review processes.
• Learner Support, Tutorials & Enrichment – Provide effective tutorial support, promote positive behaviour and enhance learning through employer engagement, work experience and enrichment opportunities.
• Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Practice – Support curriculum leadership, mentor staff, contribute to course management and recruitment activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

About You

• Qualifications & Construction Expertise – Level 3 qualification in Bricklaying with teaching qualification (Level 3 Education & Training), supported by industry experience or FE teaching background and strong knowledge of construction developments.
• Teaching, Learning & Student Experience – Ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and practical training, creating engaging environments that support learner achievement and progression.
• Workshop Management & Health & Safety – Ensure safe and compliant operation of workshops, maintaining equipment and adhering to current health and safety regulations within construction settings.
• Communication, Organisation & Teamwork – Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, able to meet deadlines, build effective relationships across the College and contribute positively to team performance.
• Professional Values, Flexibility & Safeguarding – Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous professional development, with a flexible approach to working across sites and supporting marketing and engagement activities.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: 26 June 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork
  - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously
  - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred
  - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive
  - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring
  - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built…