Lecturer in Construction

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE - 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 1 FTE - 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer in Construction to join our dynamic Skills for Employment team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching to adult learners across the region, supporting them to achieve their goals in the field of construction. You will play an active role within our adult learning delivery team, promoting excellence in education and maintaining accurate records of student progress using college systems.

The successful candidate will hold relevant professional qualifications and have strong knowledge and experience in the construction industry, ideally including carpentry to Level 2. A teaching qualification at Level 5 or above is desirable, though not essential, and you must have a strong commitment to supporting and motivating adult learners. Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential, alongside a flexible, team-oriented approach.

As part of the Eastern Education Group, you may be required to support learning across our wider network of colleges. In return, we offer professional development opportunities, a supportive teaching environment, and the chance to make a real impact in your community.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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