Brickwork Teacher
Construction
Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2113 | Closing date: Monday, 17th March 2025
The Opportunity
As our Brickwork Teacher, you’ll play an important role in shaping the next generation of our construction professionals. Whether you’re an experienced educator or a skilled bricklayer looking to step into teaching, this is your chance to pass on your expertise and inspire our students to build rewarding careers in the industry.
Working alongside our Course Leaders and fellow construction specialists, you’ll design and deliver engaging lessons that blend hands-on practice with theoretical knowledge. Your lessons will be taught in our state-of-the-art CUBE centre workshop and will ensure our students gain valuable experience with professional tools and materials while learning essential industry techniques and standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Delivering engaging lessons that cover all aspects of bricklaying, from fundamental techniques to advanced skills, ensuring students develop the knowledge and confidence to succeed.
• Planning practical demonstrations in our dedicated workshop space, allowing students to refine their skills in real-world conditions.
• Teaching key bricklaying methods, including cavity wall construction, solid wall structures, feature work, decorative panels, and industry-standard best practices.
• Providing constructive feedback and assessments, tracking student progress, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.
• Maintaining a safe learning environment by enforcing health and safety procedures, particularly during practical sessions.
• Keeping course content up to date by working closely with colleagues, ensuring training aligns with industry developments and employer expectations.
• Building relationships with local employers and industry professionals to enhance students’ understanding of career pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Managing learning resources effectively, ensuring students have access to the materials and tools they need to succeed.
About You
You’re a skilled bricklaying professional who takes pride in your craft and enjoys helping others succeed in construction. With hands-on experience in bricklaying, you have a strong understanding of key techniques such as cavity wall construction, solid wall structures, feature work, and decorative panels. You know the industry standards inside out and are committed to delivering quality workmanship.
You’re a great communicator who can connect with learners from all backgrounds and skill levels—whether they’re complete beginners or looking to refine their expertise. Patience, adaptability, and a supportive approach are key, as you’ll be guiding students through both theory and hands-on practice.
If you’ve previously taught or trained others, that’s a plus—but what really matters is your enthusiasm for passing on your knowledge. A teaching qualification, such as a PGCE or Cert Ed, would be beneficial, but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you in gaining it.
Organisation and flexibility will be important as you plan lessons, track our students’ progress, and keep them motivated. You’ll also play a vital role in maintaining health and safety standards, ensuring a safe learning environment for all, especially during practical sessions. Ultimately, we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about their trade, enjoys working with people, and wants to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or extensive industry experience.
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards a Level 4 PGCE if not already obtained).
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).
• Hands-on experience in the industry, demonstrating sector expertise.
• Ability to teach practical Bricklaying sessions from beginner (Level 1) to advanced (Level 3).
Closing date for applications is Monday, 17th March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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