Course Leader - Bricklaying
Luminate Education Group, Keighley College, Bradford Rd, Keighley, BD21 4HQ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Building and construction
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,869 with progression to £40,410
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Keighley College is looking for a Bricklaying Course Leader to join the team!!
You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a curriculum that focuses on Bricklaying within our construction sector area. The role combines academic leadership, industry relevance, and a focus on key knowledge, skills, and behaviours to equip learners with the necessary tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.
This position plays a crucial role in aligning education with the growing demand of the construction industry within the community of West Yorkshire. The role requires a dynamic individual with deep knowledge of Bricklaying practices who can inspire both students and faculty to achieve excellence.
What You Will Do
- You will lead the design and implementation of new modules and courses that are relevant to current and future industry needs.
- You'll work closely with the teaching team to maintain high-quality delivery and adapt teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of students while ensuring they acquire the skills required for the joinery trade.
- This includes preparing students for the evolving expectations of the labour market in site and bench joinery sectors.
- Leading a team of educators, you'll encourage continuous professional development to ensure all staff are up-to-date with the latest advancements and industry updates.
- You’ll be responsible for developing comprehensive assessment strategies that provide meaningful feedback to students, helping them progress in their learning and development.
- The role demands a passion for motivating and inspiring students to not only meet academic goals but to think creatively about their role in a sustainable future.
- As part of maintaining high standards, you will complete course-level self-assessments and contribute to ongoing quality improvement plans.
- You’ll play a key role in attracting new talent to the college and highlighting the diverse career opportunities available in this field.
About You
- Strong background in teaching and the brickwork trade. Experience with eco-friendly practices and innovation in these areas is highly desirable.
- Teaching experience is preferred but not essential.
- Student-focused approach.
- The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resilient, and thrive as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-motivation & independence.
- Commitment to professional development: Teaching qualification is not essential for this role, but candidates must be committed to working towards one. Continuous professional development in both teaching and industrial updating is encouraged to stay at the forefront of industry and education trends.
What the college offers its staff
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
- Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays
- Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
- Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
- Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives:
- Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
- Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Applying for the job
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View advert on college website (opens in new tab)About Luminate Education Group
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 14 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 14 to 99
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- careers@luminate.ac.uk
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people's lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We are a group of seven organisations, based in the Leeds City Region: Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College and University Centre Leeds.
Together, we are inspiring a whole generation of people and new leaders who will go on to make their own impact on the region and beyond.
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