Carpentry Lecturer

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Carpentry & Joinery Further Education fe college

Levels:
Level 3 NVQ City & Guilds

Also teaches:
Timber Technology Workshop Safety

Shape the Next Generation of Craftspeople | Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking to step off the tools and pass your knowledge on to the next generation? Or an established FE Lecturer searching for your next challenge?

We are seeking a passionate Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our trade faculty. You will play a pivotal role in teaching practical skills, workshop safety, and theory to ambitious apprentices and full-time learners working toward industry-recognized qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds).

• Teach practical carpentry, joinery, and timber technology in workshop and classroom environments.
• Guide students through level-appropriate assessments, trade standards, and health & safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices preparing for their End-Point Assessment (EPA) and entry into the industry.
• Design engaging lesson plans that connect traditional hand skills with modern site practices.

• Trade
  
  Experience:
  
  Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent site/bench experience).
• Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS) or a willingness to work toward one with our support.
• Mindset: Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine drive to inspire young trade professionals.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays and pension scheme.
• Professional Development: Fully funded teaching qualifications if you are making the transition from site to college.
• Modern Facilities: Access to well-equipped workshops and modern machinery.

• Bank holidays
• Fully funded teaching qualifications
• Access to well-equipped workshops and modern machinery

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

• Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS) or willingness to work toward one
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fully funded teaching qualifications
• Access to well-equipped workshops and modern machinery

Carpentry Joinery Timber technology Workshop safety Health & safety compliance Lesson planning Mentoring End-Point Assessment preparation

Not quite the right role? We'll email you when something closer comes in.