Salary: £28,997 – £43,748 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                        

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the practical skills through demonstrations and instruction in practical workshops and realistic working environments; 
• Assess learners against identified frameworks;and 
• Keep accurate records forlearners'progress inCollegeand the workplace. 

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Higher level qualification (Level 3 or above) in relevant discipline;
• Assessor Qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or commitment to work towards;
• Verifier Award (or commitment to work towards);
• Experience in multi-skills (Carpentry and Joinery);
• PGCE or commitment to work towards;
• Proven experience in the Construction industry;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• Enhanced DBS check

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our 'Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you're interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 9am on 17 March 2026.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 25 March 2026.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards