Carpentry Tutor

Job Role: Carpentry Tutor
Location: HMYOI Werrington
Salary: Up to £35,000 Contract: Permanent, full time Working
Environment: Prison based role with full on site delivery

Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Carpentry Tutor to deliver high quality, practical vocational training to learners at HMYOI Werrington. In this rewarding role, you will help learners develop valuable trade skills, build confidence, and work towards recognised qualifications that support future employment opportunities. Working with small groups, you will design structured lessons, deliver hands-on workshop activities, and support learners through all stages of their development. Your contribution will play a vital part in learner progression, personal development, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Vocational Delivery & Learner Engagement
• Deliver engaging, practical carpentry lessons and workshops to small groups. • Develop learners’ practical carpentry skills, trade knowledge, and professional behaviours. • Tailor lessons to individual learning needs and align delivery with qualification standards. • Assess and track learner progress, providing clear and constructive feedback. • Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement, and assessment evidence.
Learner Support & Progression
• Build a positive, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation. • Support learners in developing confidence, resilience, and work-ready skills. • Contribute to the creation and review of individual learning plans.
Quality, Compliance & Collaboration
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives. • Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety requirements. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and onsite staff to ensure effective programme delivery.

Essential Criteria
• Recognised Carpentry qualification (Level 2 or above). • Significant industry experience in carpentry or construction. • Experience delivering workshop-based or classroom-based training. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. • Ability to use varied teaching and assessment methods to engage learners.

Desirable Criteria
• Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., PTLLS, AET, CAVA). • Experience delivering vocational training in prison education or alternative learning environments. • Flexibility to deliver training across multiple vocational areas. • Willingness to work towards teaching/assessing qualifications (full training provided).

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Robert Rowe – (phone number removed)
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