Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Lecturer in Construction (Carpentry & Joinery – Multi-Skilled) (EL815)

Salary: £28,997 - £43,748 (per annum)
Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

37 per week

Location:

Ellesmere Port Campus

We are looking for an inspirational Lecturer to take on an exciting new role within our Construction department.

• Develop the practical skills through demonstrations and instruction in practical workshops and realistic working environments;
• Assess learners against identified frameworks;and
• Keep accurate records for learners’progress in College and the workplace.

• Higher level qualification(Level3or above) in relevant discipline;
• Assessor Qualification(TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or commitment to work towards;
• Verifier Award(or commitment towork towards);
• Experience in multi-skills (Carpentry and Joinery);
• PGCE or commitment to work towards;
• Proven experienceinthe
  
  Construction industry;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience;and
• Enhanced DBS check

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team.

Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our ‘Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 30 September 2026.

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email
• o Equality and Diversity
• o Information, Advice and Guidance
• o Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• o Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email  where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their…