Carpentry Teacher

Carpentry Teacher

Reference:
JUN

Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 17th Jul 2026

Location:

Bracknell

Benefits:
Generous holiday entitlement, teachers pension scheme and access to other great benefits

We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our Construction team at Bracknell and Wokingham College
. If you have both hands‑on industry experience and a passion for teaching, we would love to hear from you!

As a Carpentry Teacher
, you will inspire and develop the next generation of skilled professionals. Your enthusiasm and knowledge will help shape students futures and prepare them for successful careers in the construction industry.

Our Construction Faculty has a strong track record of delivering high‑quality vocational Carpentry courses, with a clear focus on employability. We achieve this through excellent industry partnerships and a teaching team made up of experienced professionals. We offer well‑established and highly successful, professionally accredited Carpentry programs.

This is a full‑time (37 hours per week), permanent position. Salary up to £43,869 pa (depending on qualifications and experience)

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry
• Have extensive industry experience
• Be passionate about training and developing the next generation of Carpenters
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Be a team player, keen to contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment
• Experience in further education, distance learning, or apprenticeship delivery is highly desirable

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory,
three‑day induction programme
. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy‑led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one‑day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning and assessment approaches.

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three‑day induction programme, and development programmes for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve‑point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Equal Opportunity – Applicants from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity are encouraged.
Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Health Surveillance – Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.