Overview
Lecturer in Design, Survey and Planning (DSP) – Macclesfield College
Employer: Macclesfield College
Location: Macclesfield, SK11 8LF
Pay: Up to £39,145.03 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 26/04/2026
About this job
Job Advert Our Construction department is excited to announce that we are looking for an Lecturer in Design, Survey & Planning (DSP). We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lecturer in DSP to join our dedicated team. Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College. The Role Macclesfield College has an innovative vision in delivering high quality education to a wide range of learners.
The post-holder will be involved in the marketing, planning, delivery, assessment and internal verification of the Design, Surveying and Planning (DSP) T Level at level 3 and HNC construction management for England.
This will involve supporting the College learners in achieving their academic goals and career progression by delivering high quality lessons, and ensuring high student attendance and satisfaction.
The post holder will liaise directly with employer partners to help deliver this T Level.
The post-holders existing excellent skills will be enhanced by the College’s continuous professional development programme.
Main duties
* To plan teaching, learning and assessment for college programmes across a range of levels using the appropriate college format to ensure effective learning.
* To deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard to achieve high success rates.
* To assess accurately learners’ work both formatively and summatively against appropriate awarding body criteria to ensure learners achieve their qualifications.
* To comply with all college quality assurance procedures as prescribed by the Deputy Principal to ensure the achievement of all internal and external audits.
* To liaise with external agencies, including validating bodies, employers and placement providers.
* To take personal and professional responsibility for keeping up-to-date in the subject area.
* To participate fully in residentials, educational visits and work placements where these form part of a course programme.
* To use all appropriate resources effectively to ensure that the learners’ experience results in positive learning outcomes and high professional standards.
* To support learners progress through personal tutoring and parent/care givers evenings to help learners achieve their full potential and progress appropriately.
* To assist with the marketing of college programmes including identifying new opportunities, attending internal and external events and interview evenings to increase the recruitment of learners.
Note: The following information reflects typical benefits and employment practices and may be subject to change as part of College policy.
Benefits and additional information
* 48 days annual leave inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
* 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Family friendly policy
* Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
* Long Service Recognition and Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
* Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy
* Investment in continuous Professional Development with a timetable of training and mentoring
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work
* Good for ME, Good for FE
* Volunteering, Fundraising
* Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
* Onsite Starbucks café
Pre-employment checks
* Evidence of right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which the College may need to make appropriate adjustments
Equal opportunities and safety
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This search is carried out for all candidates who attend an interview.
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Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
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