Job Description
Teacher of Professional Construction
Reference: 000208 | Closing Date: 30/10/2026 | Interview Date: 10/11/2026
Salary: £28,328 - £46,914 per annum. (Incremental progression throughout the band is available)
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Future Skills at MediaCityUK, Dakota Ave, Salford, M50 2PU
About the Role
The HE & Professional Department at The University Centre, is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, dynamic Teacher of Professional Construction. The successful applicant will be able to teach across a range of subjects in Construction and the Built Environment.
It is essential for candidates to possess expertise in a variety of subjects and have an excellent understanding of the Industry, teaching and assessment. It would be advantageous to have experience teaching on BTEC Level 3, L4 HNC, L5 HND & L4 HTQ Construction courses. It is preferable that applicants have a related degree and a teaching qualification, although we will consider candidates who can demonstrate significant Industry experience and ability to teach content and assess effectively.
We also require applicants to have:
• Relevant industry experience in Construction, with specialisms within Quantity Surveying and or Building Services.
• Be able to undertake subjects such as Digital applications, Surveying, Measuring & Setting out, Tender & Procurement, Quantity Surveying Practice, Site Supervision & Operations, Measuring & Estimating.
• It is desirable for the candidate to be proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT and BIM
• The ability to utilise new technologies in teaching and learning.
Successful candidates must have an absolute commitment to high standards and delivering an outstanding experience and outcome for learners. You will be committed to excellence in teaching and learning with a demonstrable track record.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email HR@salfordcc.ac.uk
Reasons to Join Us:
- We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
- We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
- We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
- We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
- We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
- We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
- Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
- Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
- 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.
Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Requirements
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
- This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
- It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
- The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
- We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
- References will be sought at shortlisting stage.
The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.