Teacher - Carpentry & Joinery; Construction

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Salary £35,785 leading to £41,507 per annum

Basis Full time

Skills Academy
- Construction

Date posted 15/10/2026

Job reference VV2153

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Salary £35,785 leading to £41,507 per annum

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region North Package Permanent Job category Teaching

If you’re enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate about developing the talent of the future, we’d love you to consider joining our brilliant Construction team.

Are you a skilled Site Carpenter with a Level 3 qualification looking for your next opportunity? Do you take pride in high-quality craftsmanship and want to be part of a team committed to excellence and sustainable building practices?

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Site Carpenter to join our growing construction team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a variety of residential and commercial projects, with an emphasis on modern methods and long-lasting results.

Why you'll love this role:

You’ll help us meet the North East’s skills needs by teaching the workforce of tomorrow. You’ll see learners grow in knowledge, skills and confidence and know you’ve played a part in their success as they progress through college and onto university, an apprenticeship or work.

You’ll inspire our learners, motivating, coaching, and empowering them through their learning journey from developing inspiring lesson plans to providing constructive feedback and creating opportunities for them to engage with the business community.

You’ll be part of a team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about matching talented learners to excellent career opportunities.

You will be immersed in live projects, external events and employer engagement opportunities and will have the opportunity to develop and grow your own talents working alongside industry professionals to ensure your learners gain the Employment Edge.

What you’ll do
:

• Carry out a wide range of carpentry tasks on-site, including first and second fix
• Work from technical drawings and specifications with precision and attention to detail
• Ensure work is completed to high standards of safety and quality
• Contribute to projects that incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient building techniques

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 qualification in Site Carpentry (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in site-based carpentry across different types of builds
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations
• A positive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to high standards

Ready to shape the future of construction?

About Gateshead College

At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning and real world skills.

For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.

In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our…