Lecturer in Brickwork

Lecturer in Brickwork
Location: Chippenham
Salary: Up to £40,814 per year plus a £3,000 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
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 you’re 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 £40,814 per year plus a £3,000 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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 don’t yet have one, we’ll support you to gain it while you work.)
Why Become a Lecturer?
Share the skills you’ve 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 you’re ready for a secure, meaningful, and rewarding career move, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12th 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, 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