Lecturer in Brickwork

Lecturer in Brickwork
Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus

Are you an experienced Brickwork professional looking to take the next step in your career Or do you hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of construction professionals

If youre ready to share your industry knowledge enjoy a healthier work-life balance and make a lasting impact on future talent this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Based at our Chippenham Campus Wiltshire College & University Centre is a leading provider of Construction and Built Environment education. With well-equipped workshops industry-standard facilities and a strong focus on practical learning we provide an engaging environment where both students and staff thrive.

Join a respected teaching team where your real-world construction experience is valued and where you can help shape the future of the building industry.

What We Offer
Salary: Up to 40814 per year plus a 3000 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

Outstanding Benefits
Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days paid annual leave 8 bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A secure and supportive role designed to help you build a long fulfilling career in education.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners across Brickwork and Construction programmes at a range of levels
Deliver engaging practical workshop and classroom-based lessons
Prepare students for employment apprenticeships and further study within the construction industry
Support learners to develop practical skills technical knowledge and professional behaviours
Maintain safe well-equipped workshop environments in line with industry and health & safety standards
Contribute to course development and continuous improvement within the department

What Youll Bring

An NVQ Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Brickwork Construction or a related discipline
Strong hands-on experience within the construction or bricklaying industry
Broad knowledge of brickwork techniques materials site practices and industry standards
Understanding of health & safety requirements within a construction environment
A passion for developing others and sharing practical knowledge

(Teaching or assessor qualifications are welcome but not essential. If you dont yet have one well support you to gain it while you work.)

Why Become a Lecturer

Share the skills youve built in industry while gaining:

A better work-life balance
Job security and stability
The opportunity to inspire and shape future construction professionals
A rewarding career where your impact extends far beyond the workshop

Continue doing what you love without the physical strain or unpredictable hours of site work.

Help build the future of construction
If youre ready for a secure meaningful and rewarding career move wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.