Full time, Permanent, 37 Hours a Week At Wigan & Leigh College, our lecturers help students reach their full potential. We know Great People. Change Lives. We're excited to offer a brand new and unique opportunity to join our Construction department as a Lecturer A – Construction (Work Related Learning). This role has been created to deliver bespoke, employer-informed qualifications to Level 2 Construction students, adding clear value to their study programme and giving learners a competitive advantage when progressing into apprenticeships and employment. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and the construction industry, embedding real-world skills, behaviours, and expectations into the learner experience. What you'll do Design and deliver engaging work-related learning within Construction programmes at Level 2, aligned to employer needs and apprenticeship standards. Deliver bespoke construction qualifications and enrichment activity that enhances learners’ technical skills, employability, and readiness for progression. Use your occupational expertise to bring industry practice to life, ensuring learning reflects current site standards, health & safety requirements, and professional behaviours. Support learners to understand workplace expectations, including teamwork, communication, punctuality, and site conduct. Prepare learners effectively for progression into Construction apprenticeships, employment, or further study. Accurately assess learner progress, providing timely, constructive feedback to support achievement and confidence. Maintain high-quality learner records, assessments, and tracking documentation in line with College requirements. Work collaboratively with Construction lecturers, curriculum leaders, and employer partners to ensure an industry-responsive offer. Contribute to learner recruitment, open events, employer engagement activities, and promotional events. Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in line with safeguarding and health & safety expectations. What you'll bring Occupational competence in a Construction vocation to Level 3 or equivalent. A valid CSCS Card. Recent and relevant industry experience within the Construction sector. A passion for supporting young people to succeed and progress into apprenticeships and employment. The ability to contextualise learning using real industry examples and site-based experience. Strong organisation, communication, and learner management skills. A recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed / PGCE). Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent). What you're like An engaging and confident communicator who can motivate and inspire learners. Approachable, supportive, and committed to learner success. Professionally credible, with a strong understanding of construction site culture and expectations. Well organised, reliable, and committed to continuous professional development. Passionate about safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Essentials Level 3 qualification in a Construction-related discipline. Assessors Award Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent). Teaching qualification. Ability to meet safeguarding and DBS requirements. Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and learner support. Desirable (but not essential) PASMA qualification. Experience delivering work-related learning, employability skills, or vocational enrichment. Experience working with Level 2 learners in FE or training environments. Why work with us? Time to recharge Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role) Family-friendly leave policies Wellbeing as well as work 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Medicash healthcare plan Occupational health support Confidential counselling Specsavers eye test vouchers A culture where people look out for each other Financial peace of mind Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech) Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme Local and national discount schemes Clear progression routes Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments Leadership pathways Support to gain teaching qualifications Read more about our benefits. If you take pride in delivering great service and enjoy variety in your work, then this is the role for you. Please complete our application form in full. We can’t accept CVs. Attention FE teachers: You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of £2,000–£6,000 if you teach subjects like construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years. This applies if you're in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend at least 50% of your time teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses. Find out more.