Construction Lecturer
Education Details
Job Description
Prison Construction Lecturer
Salary – Up to £37,480 (FTE) Approx £29,984.45 Pro Rata Location – Isle of Portland, Dorset Contract Type - Permanent Hours - 30 hours a week
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Construction Lecturer to join a dynamic team supporting offenders to gain their qualifications.
For many in custody, education offers hope, structure, and a chance to rebuild. For you, it offers the chance to be part of that transformation — every single day.
Role Responsibilities
We are seeking a creative and inspiring Lecturer who can deliver engaging classes to learners who are based within the prison.
- Design, develop, and deliver engaging learning programmes that meet learners' needs.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external quality assurance requirements and relevant strategic and delivery plans.
- Deliver challenging and stimulating sessions informed by learner needs and performance data.
- Set, monitor, and review SMART targets using Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
- Maintain accurate learner records, including enrolments, progress, completions, and withdrawals.
- Support learning administration, including assessments, schemes of work, course reviews, and inductions.
- Promote high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning materials.
- Liaise with external agencies and awarding bodies as required
Essential Criteria:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above.
- A relevant degree or professional qualification appropriate to the role.
- Experience supporting learners to re-engage with education.
- A recognised teaching qualification.
- All applicants for teaching roles must hold a recognised teaching qualification, or be willing to achieve one within the first two years of employment, with support from the College.
Benefits
- 38 days' annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays and an additional three days' leave during the Christmas to New Year closure.
- A generous pension scheme.
- Access to professional development opportunities, including funded professional qualifications.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Access to a wide range of discounts through the NUS Card scheme.
What's on Offer
- 38 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
- Additional 3 days leave during Christmas to New Year closure
- Generous pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Funded professional qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
- NUS Card discounts
Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Your Recruitment Consultant
Izzy White
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Pension
Generous pension scheme
Requirements
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in Construction
- Experience supporting learners to re-engage with education
- Recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within first two years)
Benefits
- • 38 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
- • Additional 3 days leave during Christmas to New Year closure
- • Generous pension scheme
- • Professional development opportunities
- • Funded professional qualifications