Lecturer - NEET Provision (Multi-skills, Construction)
Application Deadline: 18 June 2026
Department: Advanced Engineering Technologies
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Middleton
Compensation: £35,027.35 - £45,939.92 per annum
Description
This role involves delivering engaging teaching and practical training to learners who are not in education, employment or training, helping them develop confidence and a broad multi‑skills foundation. The focus is on introducing a range of construction trades, supporting learners to build employability skills and progress into further study or work. Applicants are not expected to be specialists in every trade, but should have a good working knowledge and the ability to support learners in developing core practical skills.
The postholder will play a central role within a relationship‑led NEET re‑engagement programme, delivering practical vocational learning that supports young people to rebuild confidence and resilience and routine readiness for progression into education, employment or training. The role therefore requires not only strong vocational and teaching skills, but also the ability to engage, encourage, motivate and mentor young people through consistent, supportive and restorative practice. Flexibility, empathy, patience and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable young people to succeed is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, practical and vocationally relevant sessions within the NEET Pathway Programme, primarily focused on construction, practical skills and employability.
- Create a calm, supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence, belonging and positive participation.
- Build positive and consistent relationships with learners, acting as a key adult role model and supporting young people to re‑engage with learning and routine.
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of learners who may have experienced previous disengagement, anxiety, trauma, SEND or barriers to participation.
- Work with very small groups of learners (maximum 6) using flexible and restorative approaches to engagement and behaviour.
- Support learners to develop confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience and employability skills alongside vocational skills.
- Embed English, maths, digital and employability skills naturally within practical delivery.
- Work collaboratively with the Youth Engagement and Inclusion Worker to support attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding and learner engagement.
- Contribute to individual learner reviews, progression planning and transition support.
- Work closely with Positive Steps and other partners to support progression into education, apprenticeships, employment or training.
- Contribute to a roll‑on, roll‑off delivery model and support flexible learner starts and transitions between stages of the programme.
- Prepare and maintain appropriate learning resources and practical materials that support differentiated and accessible delivery.
- Maintain high expectations around health and safety, respect, punctuality and participation, while recognising the complex barriers learners may face.
- Participate in learner recruitment, induction, open events, reviews and multi‑agency meetings where appropriate.
- Contribute positively to the development and continuous improvement of the NEET Pathway Programme.
- Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may reasonably be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards.
- Experience of teaching or delivering vocational learning within the relevant subject area.
- Experience of engaging or supporting young people with barriers to learning or participation.
- Experience of building positive relationships with learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to adapt delivery to meet a wide range of learner needs and starting points.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with NEET learners or re‑engagement provision.
- Experience of trauma‑informed, restorative or relational approaches.
- Experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or wellbeing needs.
- Practical industry experience within construction or related vocational areas.
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience of teaching within the subject area.
- Vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.
Desirable Criteria
- Strong vocational knowledge within the relevant curriculum area.
- Understanding of barriers affecting disengaged or vulnerable young people.
- Ability to create engaging, practical and accessible learning experiences.
- Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and learner wellbeing.
- Ability to motivate and encourage learners who may lack confidence or previous positive experiences of education.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Strong vocational knowledge within the relevant curriculum area.
- Understanding of barriers affecting disengaged or vulnerable young people.
- Ability to create engaging, practical and accessible learning experiences.
- Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and learner wellbeing.
- Ability to motivate and encourage learners who may lack confidence or previous positive experiences of education.
Desirable Criteria
- Understanding of trauma‑informed or restorative practice.
- Understanding of NEET reduction strategies and progression pathways.
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
- Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly Word and PowerPoint.
- Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
- Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.
EEO Statement
The University is an equal opportunities employer and we attract applicants from a diverse range of educational, social, and economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants who identify as: Women, Non‑binary, Trans, Disability, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, and any other protected group under the Equality Act 2010. All decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role and in accordance with a fair and lawful recruitment process.
