Hours: 37 hours per week
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As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional people like you to join our team. We truly value our staff who play a key role in supporting and developing our students to achieve their goals.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and innovative individual to lead a dynamic team within our English, Maths and Digital Skills departments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering an ambitious curriculum that drives excellence in teaching, learning, and student achievement across these vital subject areas.
Working collaboratively with Heads of Departments, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support for staff, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives. You will also be instrumental in leading curriculum development and innovation to ensure our provision remains forward-thinking, inclusive, and aligned with industry and community needs.
So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the most exciting and vital employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Costina Babanau (Head of Maths and Digital Skills) by emailing to cbabanau@lcb.ac.uk. or Menna Bailey (Head of English) by emailing to mbailey@lcb.ac.uk.
Closing date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.
Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College.
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
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Leeds College of Building (LCB) is entering a truly exciting new chapter. Recently named Yorkshire and Humberside’s regional Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) – one of just ten nationally – we’re proud to be recognised for our leadership in technical education, employer collaboration, and industry innovation. Following our Ofsted visit in March 2025, which confirmed significant progress in every area, and achieving an Outstanding financial health rating, we are now seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Strategic Leadership Team.
As Assistant Principal Quality & Student Experience, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of LCB’s success. Reporting directly to the Vice Principal Curriculum, Quality and Innovation, you will provide visionary leadership to ensure consistently high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across the College.
In this key leadership role, you will have strategic oversight of Quality Improvement, Student Experience, Behaviour & Engagement, and Inclusive Learning Support, ensuring excellence across all areas of teaching and learning. As the College’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will maintain the highest standards of safeguarding. Working closely with the Strategic Leadership Team, you will strengthen the Quality Assurance Framework to drive continuous improvement and meet national standards. You will lead staff development and CPD within the College and across CTEC hub partners, enhancing our reputation for technical excellence. With a strong focus on students, you will promote learner voice and engagement while collaborating with employers and partners to secure effective, funded support for apprentices and learners.
This is a role for a leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, inspiring colleagues and students alike through a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and innovation.
At Leeds College of Building, we are proud to be the UK’s only specialist general further education college for construction and the built environment. You’ll join a passionate, forward-thinking team at a time of national recognition and investment in our CTEC status. We offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation is valued and your leadership will make a lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider industry.
In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:
So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Rob Holmes - Vice Principal Curriculum, Quality and Innovation on rholmes@lcb.ac.uk
Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025
Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.
As Assistant Principal Partnerships & Apprenticeships, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of the College’s growth and innovation. Reporting directly to the Vice Principal Curriculum, Quality and Innovation, you will provide strategic leadership for our apprenticeship provision (up to and including Level 3) and for employer and partnership development both nationally and regionally.
In this key leadership role, you will lead the College’s Apprenticeships strategy, up to and including Level 3, ensuring provision is high-quality, responsive, and aligned to local, regional, and national skills priorities. You will drive the growth of apprenticeship provision, set and achieve ambitious targets, and oversee curriculum management with a focus on quality assurance, learner achievement, and employer engagement. Working closely with employers, industry partners, and key stakeholders, you will develop innovative new business opportunities, expand the College’s partnerships, and enhance our reputation for workforce development and technical excellence.
With a strong focus on employer collaboration and student progression, you will ensure that every learner benefits from meaningful, high-quality encounters with industry, supporting successful progression into sustainable employment and further training. You will also play a key role in leading staff development, monitoring performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of apprenticeship delivery and partnership work.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, forward-thinking leader who combines vision with operational excellence. You will inspire and motivate colleagues, foster collaboration, and play a central role in ensuring LCB continues to lead the way in construction and technical education.
At Leeds College of Building, we are proud to be the UK’s only specialist general further education college for construction and the built environment. You’ll join a passionate, forward-thinking team at a time of national recognition and investment in our CTEC status. We offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation is valued and your leadership will make a lasting impact on students, staff, employers, and the wider industry.
Hours: 37 per week
Leeds College of Building is the UK’s only specialist further education construction college and we have an excellent reputation for providing quality education in Construction and the Built Environment.
We are looking for a qualified lecturer willing to share their knowledge and skills with pre and post 16 students. You should have relevant industry experience and the ability to deliver multi-trade courses and hold relevant qualification at Level 3 or above. The ability to communicate effectively with young people and adults and enthusiasm to help them achieve their qualification is essential. The Skills Academy has a wide and varied curriculum however we are looking for a new member of the team to predominantly work with 14-19 year old’s.
Experience of working in a teaching/training capacity is desirable but not essential. A willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualifications will be essential.
In return we offer a warm and welcoming college with outstanding facilities and an excellent benefits package that includes:
Closing date: 2nd November 2025
Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Hours: 30 hours per week x 38 weeks
As an award-winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to join our team. We truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.
Duties will include working in the classroom to provide support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they can integrate as fully as possible in learning activities alongside their mainstream peers. Using intervention techniques to deal with both emotional and behavioural issues will form a large part of the role.
You will be working with our most vulnerable SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) students to support their learning, achievement and progression into adulthood both in and out of the classroom environment. You will develop supportive relationships with students whilst maintaining professional boundaries and use strategies to promote/reinforce student self-esteem. The ideal candidates will have previous experience of working with young people in an educational capacity and must have a good understanding of EHCPs and SEND. It is essential you have knowledge and experience of different learning needs and using strategies to support students to become independent. You will need excellent communication skills and be able to work both under the direction of the class tutor and using your own initiative.
This role would be great experience for those considering a career in teaching/education, social work or working with people who have learning difficulties.
You will receive training on how to undertake the role as part of your induction and additional training is also available on a range of difficulties such as dyslexia and ADHD.
You must have 5 GCSEs (Grade A*-C) including English Language and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent, you should also have some experience of assisting students with learning difficulties and disabilities and experience of the FE sector would be a distinct advantage.
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025
The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.
Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2024) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.
If you can answer yes, look at what we can offer and apply now.
As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional people like you to join our team. We truly value our staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students to achieve their goals.
This is a teaching role which involves workshops and classroom learning, your priority will be to engage and inspire our students to achieve their full potential.
In a typical day, you will be:
Relevant industrial experience would be invaluable, along with experience of sharing your skills in an educational/training environment. A teaching qualification is not essential, and the College will fund and support you to achieve this.
You will enjoy a friendly and supportive workplace with excellent benefits that includes:
This role is eligible for the DfE Levelling Up Premium Payments, of up to £6,000 for FE teachers, for those meeting the criteria. This involves the government paying successful candidates from an industry background to get into teaching. Leeds College of Building will fund successful candidates to become a qualified FE teacher.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Hours: 29.5 hours per week x 38 weeks
The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore, encourage early applications.