Team Leader – Construction

Joining our Construction Management Team at Carshalton College, the Team Leader in Construction will take responsibility for the quality control and delivery, on both theory and practical elements to students on a range of construction courses, including carpentry, plumbing, multi-skills and bricklaying.

We’re looking for someone who holds a recognised teaching qualification and who has experience of teaching construction courses in the Further Education sector. You’ll hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational area of carpentry and be able to lead a team of staff, to include staff development and setting and monitoring targets.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll demonstrate the ability to teach the specified vocational area at a level appropriate to the students and in a way that recognises their different learning needs and abilities. You’ll have knowledge of current assessment strategies and qualifications, and be flexible and responsive when it comes to the change in demands for services and new developments.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 19th April 2024. 

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.