lecturer

learning and development facilitator

administrator

support worker

apprentice

Leeds-College-of-Building

My typical day was spent sorting out stock and managing the equipment. I was involved with practical lessons which was enjoyable, even with some of the more demanding students. You can learn so much from the lectures if you listen and they will help you gain the knowledge you need.  The only downside was the last minute demands with little or no notice. The management changes made it quite difficult as I had changes of managers three times in a short time. 

I originally joined Leeds College of Building in order to pass on the skills that I had learned in the building trade.
Additionally I learned a lot too with regards to new skills such as teaching in general and IT.
I believe it also made me a better tradesman as I found myself learning a lot of things that I had forgotten from my time as apprentice from years ago, such as skills that aren't regularly used within the trade on modern buildings.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The generous annual leave allowance

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of effective management support. Too much focus on the Ofted report. Very little emphasis on the actual skill set being taught, more about the overall student experience. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Quite cliquey. Staff are expected to take hone work and prepare in their own time.

Individual work was mainly focused on. The college course I was on equated to work experience. I was studying with people I am no longer in touch with. Though my teacher is my reference. The syllabus included a thoroughly practical framework. This included on site assessment as well as the realistic work environment ( i.e. College).

work varied from day to day as we followed a time table, one day teaching, another machinig timber, or sharpening tools etc.
had a good working relationship with most co-workers and some management.
the best part of job was helping students accomplish new skills

i was a student at Leeds collage of building i was learning how to plaster as my subject the management and staff was great to have fun with.the hardest part about the subject was learning the step by step how to mix your plaster and learning the paperwork side of the plastering course.

I loved working here. Great staff, great management, good work load and great job role for me. The work was great, loved working with students and helping them. Co-workers were very easy to get along with and made the job so much better, good laugh.

Nice people.
A good place to work - particularly with the Skills for Life team!
The College could have made MUCH better use of my talents though.

Management is OK - if a little archaic at times.
Overall - Good.

I enjoyed working at Leeds College of Building and the people were supportive and friendly. My job was temporary and there was no guarantee of fixed term work.

Management “requires improvement” according to Ofsted. However, managers do not see this as something they should or need to focus on but rather blame the teaching staff. It’s a horrible place to work! Do not apply for a job there!

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Lecturer 25 salaries reported	£42,458 per year
Learning and development facilitator 5 salaries reported	£30,533 per year
Administrator 7 salaries reported	£25,991 per year
Support worker 4 salaries reported	£25,409 per year
Apprentice 3 salaries reported	£37,781 per year

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