Carpentry Lecturer

Lecturer in Carpentry Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week) | Berkshire
Are you an experienced carpenter or joiner who wants to pass on your skills to the next generation? A well-established, highly regarded further education college in Berkshire is looking for a Lecturer in Carpentry to join its Structural Technologies department on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to teach motivated learners on Level 1 and Level 2 Carpentry programmes within modern workshop facilities, helping students develop the practical skills and industry knowledge needed for successful careers in construction.
Salary
£31,633 - £45,341 per annum
Permanent contract
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Role As a Lecturer in Carpentry, you will:

Deliver engaging practical and theory lessons to Level 1 and Level 2 learners.
Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans.
Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
Act as a personal tutor, offering academic and pastoral support.
Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality assurance activities.
Work collaboratively with employers, parents and colleagues to support student success.
Contribute to curriculum development within the construction department.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who has:

A Level 2 qualification (or above) in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery.
Level 2 English and Maths.
Experience teaching or training within a vocational or industry setting.
The ability to embed English and maths into vocational learning.
Strong organisational and classroom management skills.
A commitment to safeguarding, equality and learner achievement. A recognised teaching qualification (Level 4 or Level 5) and assessor qualifications would be advantageous, although support may be available for the right candidate to gain these.
Why Join? You'll be joining a successful and learner-focused college group in Berkshire, recognised for delivering high-quality technical and vocational education across multiple campuses. Staff benefit from modern facilities, supportive leadership and a strong commitment to professional development.
Benefits include:

Teachers' Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free onsite parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family-friendly policies
Health and wellbeing support
Discounted gym membership
Staff counselling services
Access to subsidised leisure courses
Onsite café facilities

Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.

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