"Associate Lecturer - Pastoral"

Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 per annum

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full Time

Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/

Job category/type: Academic, Construction

Job reference: REQ000408

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:

• 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.