LECTURER IN PAINTING & DECORATING

Salary: £38,345 - £40,595 per annum 

Hours: 37 per week 

Our College of Building is the UK’s only specialist further education construction college, and we have an excellent reputation for providing quality education in Construction and the Built Environment. 

We are looking for a qualified trade professional willing to share their knowledge and skills with young people and adults. Our Painting and Decorating team are looking for a qualified trade professional willing to share their knowledge and skills with young people and adults.

You should have relevant and recent industry experience, an NVQ Level 3 in Painting and Decorating and the ability to demonstrate skills and understand the needs of learners in a training environment.  

Previous teaching experience is desirable but not essential; The ability to communicate effectively is essential together with excellent knowledge of health & safety issues. 

In return we offer a warm and welcoming college with outstanding facilities and an excellent benefits package that includes: 

• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days  
• A well-respected pension scheme (Teacher’s Pension, with an employer contribution of 28.68%) 
• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis) 
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working 
• Superb opportunities for training and development 
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme 
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

This role is eligible for the DfE Levelling Up Premium Payments, of up to £6,000 for FE teachers, for those meeting the criteria. This involves the government paying successful candidates from an industry background to get into teaching.Our College will fund successful candidates to become a qualified FE teacher. 

Please note that all applications should be completed online.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website or press APPLY.

Closing date:  Sunday 6th October 2024

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2023) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.  

The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.