Practical Facilitator - Carpentry and Joinery

Practical Facilitator – Carpentry and Joinery

Background in carpentry and joinery trades? Fancy sharing your skills & knowledge with the next generation? That's what Dan did – watch this video to hear his story…

We're looking for someone patient and super‑organised to work in our carpentry and joinery team. You don't need teaching experience or qualifications, but you will need some industry experience – labouring, machining, window‑fitting or anything in between. Your role is to support students, prepare work spaces and facilitate practical activities.

• organised and reliable
• supportive, patient and approachable
• confident with industry‑specific tools and machinery, with a great knack for explaining things simply and clearly
• flexible and happy to muck in and do what's needed
• knowledgeable about / experienced in a construction trade

• preparing for practical lessons – ensuring work spaces are spic and span
• ordering tools, equipment, materials – keeping stocks just right
• supporting lessons by guiding students and sharing your technical knowledge
• providing a limited amount of teaching

• 28 % pension – we pay an extra 28 % of your salary into your pension pot
• at least 45 days' paid holiday per year (pro‑rata)
• progression – many of our staff started out doing this role
• a truly rewarding job, working with likeminded people who truly care about what they do
• plenty of training from experienced staff before you teach alone
• training leading to a teaching qualification for the right person

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: midnight Monday 5 January 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the facilities please call Mike Armitage, Deputy Head of Faculty, at 07766 522525.

Selection process: Tuesday 13 January 2026 at Falcon House Construction Centre, EX2 7LB.

Values: Ambition, collaboration, energy. We’re totally committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our students; you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Everyone’s welcome to apply, regardless of personal characteristics – race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality.

Targeted Retention Incentive payment (formerly Levelling Up Premium) up to £5,000 for those within the first five years of a FE teaching career.