Lecturer in Construction (Life Skills)

Lecturer in Construction (Life Skills)

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001246
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: up to £32,733.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners* lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union 
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

The SGS Construction Faculty is offering an exciting opportunity for a Construction Life Skills Lecturer.

This role focuses on equipping learners aged 16 - 18 with the personal, social, and emotional tools needed to succeed in education, employment, and life. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering engaging, sensitive, and relevant tutorial content on topics such as health and wellbeing, drug and alcohol awareness, relationships, sexual health, and making safe and informed decisions.

This is a vital role that supports learners in becoming work-ready, resilient, and self-aware. You will help learners identify and overcome vulnerabilities, explore the impact of their actions, and develop practical coping strategies. Through boosting positivity and fostering reflective thinking, you will act as an influential role model, encouraging learners to take responsibility for their development, behaviour, and future success.

A background in working with vocational learners, especially in construction or related sectors, is beneficial. A teaching or coaching qualification is desirable.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging and relevant life skills sessions for construction learners.
• Support the personal, social, and professional development of students through tutorial programmes.
• Monitor and support learner progress and well-being.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and personal responsibility.
• Work within the College Quality Management system and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are upheld.
• Use management information systems to support learner engagement, retention, and progression.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience delivering life skills, PSHE, or tutorial-based programmes.
• A teaching or coaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Understanding of the construction learner demographic.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting young people development beyond vocational training.

Please apply online by: Monday 23^rd June 2025

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.