Lecturer in Construction

Lecturer in Construction (Multi-Skilled) (EL209)

Salary: £28,997 - £43,748 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                         

Hours: 25.9 hours per week 

Location: Crewe Campus

We are seeking a Lecturer in Construction (Multi Skilled) to join our team at our Crewe Campus. The successful candidate will hold skills in one or more of the following areas:

•    Tiling
•    Painting and Decorating
•    Plastering
•    Brickwork
•    Joinery
•    Electrical and/or Plumbing

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Develop the practical skills through demonstrations and instruction in practical workshops and realistic working        environments; 
•    Assess learners against identified frameworks; and 
•    Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace. 

Key Person Specification Requirements:

•    Higher level qualification (Level 3 or above) in relevant discipline; 
•    Assessor Qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or commitment to work towards; 
•    Verifier Award (or commitment to work towards); 
•    Experience in multi-skills; 
•    PGCE or commitment to work towards; 
•    Proven experience in the Construction industry; 
•    Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment; 
•    Up-to-date occupational experience; and 
•    Enhanced DBS check 
 
We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our ‘Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.  

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.  

If you’re interested in this role, please apply by 11.59pm on 27 May 2026. 

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies. 

The selection process will take place on 4 June 2026.

Benefits: 

•    Access to world-class facilities 
•    Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas               below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk. 

• Equality and Diversity 
• Information, Advice and Guidance 
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent 
• Principles of Customer Service 

•    Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification 
•    Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities 
•    Competitive salary 
•    Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS) 
•    Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day 
•    Onsite fitness and childcare facilities 
•    Employee benefit platform 
•    Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon 
•    Free onsite parking 
•    Employee Referral Scheme 
•    Staff Awards 
 
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.   

Crewe Campus   

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.  As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:     

• A multi-purpose sports hall;  
• Climbing wall;  
• Fitness gym;  
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;  
• Mock aircraft cabin;  
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;  
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;  
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and  
• New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).  

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act