Benefits: 45 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, Teachers pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. About the role: We are currently seeking a Brickwork Lecturer to join The Bedford College Group at our Bedford College, Cauldwell Street Campus. As a Brickwork Lecturer you play an important role in the success of our students through: Preparing, delivering and assessing subject specialisms on a range of courses, specifically focussing on Bricklaying to Level 3 Undertaking course administration as necessary. Leading and contributing to curriculum developments within the Programme Area/Centre. Carrying out course leadership duties where appropriate. About you: Ideal candidates will have: Bricklaying NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Stage 3 teaching qualification (Cert. Ed/ PGCE or equivalent) Willingness to achieve Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent if not already held. English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent Successful experience as a teacher in an FE environment, particularly Bricklaying to Level 3 Evidence of understanding how to promote equality and diversity within the job role Experience of working in a Bricklaying role within the Construction industry. Ability to demonstrate evidence of strong teaching skills Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills Willingness to travel to and work at all locations where we provide a service Interviews to be held on 8th September 2024 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 on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions. About Bedford College Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston. About The Bedford College Group The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training. Safeguarding our Students The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post. Job Description: JDPS - Lecturer Brick.doc £31,000 per annum (from), DOE & Qualifications