Lecturer - Multi-Trades

Lecturer - Multi-Trades Application Deadline: 28 December 2025 Department: Practical and Construction Trades Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Middleton Compensation: £33,359 - £43,752 / year Description We are looking for a Multi-Trades Lecturer to join our team at Hopwood Hall College who brings strong industry experience and a practical understanding of the construction environment. Ideally, candidates will have a background across a range of trades such as brickwork, joinery, plastering, and painting and decorating. This role would particularly suit someone who has worked on building projects or in a maintenance setting, with a good understanding of how different trades work together on site. We would also welcome applications from individuals who are highly skilled in one trade area but are enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and experience across others. The successful candidate will be committed to sharing their expertise with learners, promoting high standards of workmanship, and supporting the next generation of construction professionals. To take an active role in the delivery of quality programmes within the Curriculum area. Key Responsibilities To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualifications Essential Criteria Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards Desirable Criteria Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D How Identified: Application Experience Essential Criteria Experience of teaching within the subject area. If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field. How Identified: Application/Interview Specialist Knowledge Essential Criteria Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area Understanding of current educational initiatives Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials How Identified: Application/Interview 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. How Identified: Application/Interview