About The Role
You will be a Lecturer of Bricklaying for EKC Training, inspiring the next generation of skilled tradespeople. You will teach, train and assess students across a variety of learning environments, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.
This role is based at Eastchurch, Sheppey, where we deliver courses to Cat D prisoners as well as to community learners.
What you’ll be doing
* Teaching and assessing Level 2 Bricklaying (practical and theory)
* Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals
* Designing, delivering and evaluating engaging programmes of study
* Encouraging and motivating students to develop confidence and employability skills
* Leading and contributing to designated study programmes and/or courses
* Delivering other multi‑trade skills (desirable but not essential)
What we’re looking for
* Strong knowledge and experience in Bricklaying
* Confidence in delivering theory as well as practical sessions
* Organised, supportive and passionate about helping learners succeed
* Teaching experience is welcome, but not essential – training is provided
Why join us?
* Full support through our Teacher Academy with training, coaching and mentoring
* A chance to make a real difference in learners’ lives
* Development of digital skills and teaching confidence
* Opportunity to grow your career within a forward‑thinking college group
Benefits
* Generous and consistent holiday pattern aligned with our academic calendar
* Teacher training – we support new teachers with a £7,000 investment in your training and coaching through our in‑house Teaching Academy
* Flexible personal leave – time off for your child’s first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
* Exclusive discounts & perks – including restaurant, grocery, retail and holiday discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
* Wellbeing and health support – generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work transitions
* Competitive pension scheme – 28% company contribution
* Culture and recognition – being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030
About You
You will be a highly organised and creative educator, able to plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire learners and help them reach their full potential. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to assess, track and support student progress are essential to ensuring all learners succeed.
What we’re looking for (continued)
* Ability to design and deliver innovative lessons that capture learners’ interest
* Strong skills in assessing, tracking and planning interventions to support progress
* A positive outlook and empathetic approach towards learners
* Confident classroom management skills to maintain a supportive learning environment
* Flexibility to teach a range of study programmes from Level 1 to Level 3
* Ability to motivate and inspire learners to achieve their goals
Desirable
* Teaching experience or experience delivering workplace training – full training and support will be provided for the successful applicant
Ready to apply?
No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.
Contact us with any queries at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.
We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.
We also commit to Care Leavers and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel with a pledge to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and have declared this on their application.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and ensure all staff are aware of responsibilities for upholding these principles.
We carry out checks including conviction/caution declaration, Enhanced DBS and sufficient referencing to ensure staff suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
It is a criminal offence to apply for a post involving regulated activity relevant to children if barred from doing so. Suitability will be explored during the interview process.
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