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Job Title: Head of Construction Trades
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £66,625 per annum (Fixed)
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to head up our Construction Trades Department in the FE College. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a dynamic curriculum area that supports progression and plays a key role in addressing regional and national skills needs.
As Head of Construction Trades, you will be responsible for leading curriculum development, managing departmental performance, and ensuring an outstanding student experience.
Working closely with staff, students, and industry partners, you'll help embed high-quality teaching and learning, strong employer engagement, and a culture of innovation.
We're looking for someone with leadership experience in FE and a strong background in the construction sector, who can bring strategic insight, operational strength, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Join us at a time of growth and investment in our FE College and help shape the future of construction training in an exciting new facility for Sustainable Construction Skills.
Benefits:
Generous allocation of annual leave
38 days' paid leave per year
12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
Employer Contributions - 28.6%
Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
Hybrid working opportunities
Free on-site gym membershipExtra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 13th July 2025.
Interview Date - TBC.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of Construction, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Construction Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, will also be considered for this role
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