Lecturer in Bricklaying (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in Bricklaying (Variable Hours)

Location: Chippenham

Salary: Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about bricklaying and keen to inspire the next generation? Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team and help students develop the practical skills, technical knowledge, confidence, and employability skills they need to succeed in the construction industry.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in bricklaying, masonry, construction, building technology, traditional and modern construction methods, or related areas.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with work offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

What We Offer

??Salary:
Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

???Contract Type: Variable Hours (currently up to 18.5 hours per week)
Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

??Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess Bricklaying students
• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical construction sessions
• Develop lesson plans and learning materials
• Support students' progress, achievement, and employability
• Develop students' practical bricklaying skills, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction methods
• Demonstrate safe and effective working practices in a practical workshop environment
• Support students to develop industry-standard skills and prepare for employment
• Contribute to enrichment, industry engagement, employer activities, and work-related learning
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professional practice, health and safety, and learner support
• Work collaboratively to provide an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant industry experience in bricklaying or a related construction subject
• Strong practical knowledge of bricklaying, masonry, construction methods, and current industry practices
• Relevant experience working within the construction and/or bricklaying industry
• A passion for inspiring and supporting learners
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to professional, inclusive, and safe working practices
• Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential – experienced bricklayers and construction professionals are encouraged to apply

? Why Become a Lecturer?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Share your industry expertise with the next generation
• Make a real difference to students' futures
• Bring your practical bricklaying experience into the classroom and workshop
• Support students to develop the skills and confidence needed for employment and further study
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD

Turn your bricklaying expertise into inspiration for tomorrow's construction professionals.

?? Inspire the next generation of bricklayers

If you're ready for a flexible and rewarding opportunity at Wiltshire College & University Centre, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21/10/2026

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, located at the bottom of this page as 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 children's 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.

Closing date: 21st October 2026

Shortlist date: 22nd October 2026

Interview date: TBC

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