Associate Lecturer - Pastoral

Contract: Part time, 18.50 hours

Job Overview: 

University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 

Our Sustainable Construction department is experiencing rapid growth, with highly successful trade courses that are attracting strong enrolment numbers. This role will be based in James Cond building, our newly retrofitted Sustainable Construction Centre. Where we are teaching students carpentry, bricklaying, electrical installations and plumbing. We are going to be including more courses in the Autumn, and as a result, we are seeking an Associate Lecturer – Pastoral to join our team during this exciting growth period to assist us in meeting the demand. 

As a member of our team, you will have access to the best resources and cutting-edge equipment in the industry, working alongside a group of trade tutors from the various sectors. For the right individual, we provide a chance for a highly motivated self-starter to join us to actively participate in supporting curriculum delivery with our curriculum experts. You will also collaborate with our industry partners to secure work and industry placements. 

As part of a team of lecturers and senior lecturers, you will help deliver the pastoral tutoring programme. You will assist in motivating students to achieve their best whilst supporting the academic team with delivering the academic programmes, setting student targets and implementing the college disciplinary processes. You will ensure that the students are fully prepared for the workforce and can embark on high-value careers when they leave us. 

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave (pro rata)
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 23.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: 1 May 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack. 

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. 

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. 

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