Job Description

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
At University College Birmingham, we're proud to deliver first-class teaching and hands-on training across our Further Education courses and just as importantly, we ensure our students have the personal support they need to succeed.
We are looking for an Associate Lecturer - Pastoral to join our FE team, working specifically with students on our construction and building services programmes. You'll be a key part of their journey helping them stay motivated, overcome challenges, and develop the skills, confidence, and resilience to progress into the workplace or higher education.
What you'll be doing:

• Acting as the first point of contact for pastoral and academic support for construction students.
• Holding regular tutorials to track progress, set targets, and celebrate successes.
• Encouraging good attendance, punctuality, and professional standards in line with industry expectations.
• Supporting students to overcome personal or academic barriers to learning.
• Liaising with lecturers, employers, and external support services to ensure joined-up support.
• Promoting employability, personal development, and positive behaviours that reflect construction industry values.

What we're looking for:

• o Experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting (knowledge of the construction sector or trades training is desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organisational skills to keep track of progress and actions for a busy caseload.

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
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra 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 21st September 2025.
Interview Date - Friday 10thOctober 2025.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Built Environment Lecturer, Construction Built Environment Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.
How can we help?
If you have any questions and you would rather chat to a member of our team please email or call us about this role.
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