We are seeking to appoint a main grade lecturer Construction: Building Services Engineering (Higher Education)
Previous applicants for this position need not apply
Closing Date for applications is: Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews to be held: Friday 21st August 2026
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South and City Birmingham College is to support the College’s aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need. This role will involve teaching primarily on higher education courses and will also include delivery and further development of our Construction and higher apprenticeship provision and to support students in Higher Education.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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Required to teach on a range of higher education programmes at Level 4, HNC/D and degree level with the possibility of supporting teaching on Level 3 if needed.
- Adhere to qualification requirements and tailor programmes to suit employer requirements.
- Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include curriculum development and regular review meetings)
- Responsible for the management and tracking of students’ learning programme to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining group size targets and arranging additional support where required.
- Act as a course leader providing learners with academic support, meeting their academic, vocational and educational needs.
- Carry out the required assessment which will include initial advice and guidance, initial assessment, referral for additional support, assign homework and provide timely feedback on the learning experience, as well as formative and summative course assessments.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed and targets set when required.
- To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the college or validation approval by university partners.
- Responsible for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning and e reporting systems and to provide course progression, advice and guidance.
- Classroom management including monitoring attendance and complying with procedures for academic and behavioural misconduct and disciplinary processes.
- Provide pastoral care and student support in conjunction with Student Services, and support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
- Liaise with students, university partners and other stakeholders or organisations with regards to attendance and achievements.
- Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal Moderation and External Examining processes).
- Contribute towards enrichment programmes, work placements and educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
- Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
- Ensure that programmes comply with the Office for Students conditions and university partners processes and regulations.
- Ensure “In Attendance” time is carried out to meet the needs of the students’ and divisional priorities.
- Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
- Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.
We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
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The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
