Brickwork Instructor
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- £27,350 - £31,590 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2025
Job overview
Brickwork Instructor
Construction
Salary: £27,350 to £31,590 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2136 | Closing Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
The Opportunity
Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE facility, you’ll help our learners gain the skills they need to succeed in the construction industry. You’ll teach practical bricklaying techniques to students on full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship courses, mainly from Level 1 to Level 3. You’ll work in a well-equipped workshop where health and safety are always a priority, and you’ll support our learners as they build their confidence and prepare for work or further study.
Your job is about more than teaching. You’ll assess learners’ progress, give useful feedback, and work with tutors and assessors to link classroom learning with hands-on practice. You’ll also help learners stay motivated and focused, offering guidance and support when needed.
You’ll prepare teaching materials, manage tools and equipment, and keep the workshop running smoothly. You’ll carry out learner inductions, check their progress, and take part in meetings and training to keep your own skills up to date. You’ll also be involved in quality checks like standardisation meetings and audits.
A teaching or assessor qualification (like a PGCE or Cert Ed) would be a bonus, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your practical knowledge and your ability to inspire others. If you’re not yet qualified to teach, we’ll support you to gain the right training on the job.
This is a great opportunity to use your trade experience to inspire and support the next generation. You’ll be part of a friendly, forward-thinking college where your skills are truly valued. Whether you're already in education or new to teaching, we’ll support you with professional development and training. You’ll also benefit from generous annual leave and a great work-life balance—so you can make a real impact while enjoying more time for yourself.
About You
We’re looking for someone with solid bricklaying experience who wants to help others learn the trade. You might already be working in education, or you could be a skilled bricklayer ready for a new challenge. Either way, you’ll need a good understanding of industry standards and safe working practices.
You’ll be someone who enjoys working with people and knows how to explain things clearly. You’ll support and motivate our learners, help them grow in confidence, and keep them engaged in their training. You’ll also be organised, dependable, and focused on helping students do their best.
A teaching or assessor qualification (like a PGCE or Cert Ed) would be a bonus, but it’s not essential. If you don’t have one yet, that’s okay – we’ll help you train on the job. What matters most is your practical knowledge and your willingness to support and inspire others. You’ll also work closely with tutors and support staff, so being a good team player is important.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
- Relevant Level 3 trade qualification
- Level 4 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve
- Industry experience in a trade (e.g. Bricklaying, Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing)
- Experience mentoring or delivering practical training in construction
Reasons to join us
- We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
- Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 15th May 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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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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