Lecturer in General Building

Lecturer in General Building

Are you an experienced industry professional looking for a new challenge and career change? Have you considered teaching, and passing on your skills to the next generation?

We have a vacancy in our Construction & Engineering team working in our state-of-the-art Construction Centre at Lancaster & Morecambe College.

Applications are welcomed from qualified industry professionals with up-to-date experience in the relevant trade or industry who do not yet hold a teaching qualification. We would expect you to have a keen interest in the development of young people entering the profession and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and teaching potential.

This is a unique opportunity for you to transition to a professional teaching role at the College. We will support your comprehensive on-the-job training programme, including initial teacher training qualification; individual support and mentoring; and, if required, a reduced teaching workload in the first year.

Benefits of this post include:

* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%);

* Generous leave entitlement (37 days, plus Bank Holidays and College Closure Days);

* Cycle to Work scheme;

* Opportunities for continuing professional development;

* Strong staff support services;

* Free staff parking and EV charging facilities;

* Workwear PPE and tools provided.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Closing date: 15th July 2026

Our reference: SE4212

Vacancy:
Lecturer in General Building

Location:

Lancaster

Salary:
Up to £44,300 per annum (including Shortage Skills Allowance)

Hours:

Full time, 37 hours per week

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