Job Description
Course Leader – Brickwork
Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Department: Professional Construction & Trades
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus
Compensation: £40,064 - £45,222 / year
🧱Course Leader – Brickwork
📍 Port Academy Building, Liverpool
🕓 Full-Time | Permanent
💷 £40,064 - £45,222 per annum + Potential Market Supplement (DOE)
🌴 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE
💼 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
🎁 Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
About the Role
This is a key role within our Construction & Trades team and will suit an ambitious education professional who can combine excellent teaching practice with curriculum leadership, quality assurance and industry engagement. Due to the specialist nature of the post, successful teaching experience is essential and candidates must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that leads to outstanding learner outcomes.
As Course Leader, you will teach on Brickwork programmes while taking responsibility for the leadership and quality of the curriculum area. You will lead on course administration, assessment planning, quality assurance processes, curriculum development and learner achievement.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the Curriculum Manager, you will:
- Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across Level 1–3 Brickwork programmes.
- Lead quality assurance activities including assessment schedules, internal verification planning and qualification claims.
- Develop schemes of learning and curriculum resources aligned to industry needs.
- Monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement, ensuring high expectations for all students.
- Build strong relationships with employers and industry partners to ensure an employer-led curriculum.
- Support students' personal development, employability skills and progression opportunities.
- Promote excellence in teaching practice and share best practice across the team.
Essential Criteria
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Brickwork or a relevant vocational area.
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Certificate in Education or equivalent).
- Proven successful teaching experience across a range of levels, including Level 3.
- Recent industry experience within the construction/brickwork sector.
- Strong knowledge of vocational assessment, quality assurance and awarding body requirements.
- The ability to inspire, motivate and challenge learners to achieve their full potential.
Please see attached person specification for the full criteria
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
