Carpentry Lecturer

Carpentry Lecturer 0.7 Part Time - Further Education

Salary: Pro Rata for a 0.7 role

Pension: Career average pension scheme

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Annual Leave: 44 days inclusive bank holidays

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Carpenter, Joiner, Site Supervisor, or construction professional looking to pass on your skills and inspire the next generation of tradespeople? This is an excellent opportunity to move into a rewarding teaching role within a supportive and well-established college environment.

• Teach Carpentry and Joinery programmes from Entry Level to Level 3
• Deliver engaging classroom lessons and practical workshop sessions
• Support curriculum development and employer engagement activities where appropriate
• Develop learning resources and assess learner progress
• Prepare learners for employment, apprenticeships, and further study

• A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Carpentry and Joinery or a related construction discipline
• Significant industry experience within Carpentry and Joinery
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• A passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople

• Free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena
• Purchase loans for computers and bikes
• Staff discount at the College's Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs
• On-site nursery (Rochdale Campus)
• Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• On-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed)
• An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site)
• A cycle to work scheme
• Discounted public transport tickets
• Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 35 days (From 1st August 2026) plus bank holidays
• Christmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidays
• Two Health and Wellbeing days per year

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be subject to strict vetting and screening checks, including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).