Expression of Interest: Teaching - Carpentry & Joinery

Expression of Interest: Teaching Roles - Carpentry & Joinery )

EOI

Location: Any Campus Salary: £31,375 to £40,912 per annum Post Type: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 31 August 2027 Reference: EOICARPENTRY-2027

Are you an experienced Carpentry & Joinery professional with a passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is inviting expressions of interest from talented individuals who would like to be considered for future Lecturer Programme Leaders:
Carpentry & Joinery

Whether you're already teaching in Further Education or is an experienced industry professional looking to take your first step into education, we’d love to hear from you.

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant construction trade (essential).
• A minimum of two years' carpentry & joinery experience.
• A passion for sharing your skills and expertise, developing the next generation of talent with a desire to move into teaching.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, employers and colleagues.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher to get started.

• Ongoing CPD and industry development opportunities
• Mentoring and support from experienced teaching professionals
• Career progression pathways into leadership and curriculum management

• Taking Teaching Further (TTF), funded support to retrain as an FE teacher
• Government Targeted Retention Incentive payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teaching roles and subject areas

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we invest in our people and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth.

• Generous annual leave, 35 to 48 days per year plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension schemes, with employer contributions up to 28.68%
• Flexible and family-friendly working options
• Retail discounts and cashback rewards through our my Lifestyle platform
• Dental, eye care, and health cash plans
• Comprehensive wellbeing support for physical, financial, and mental wellbeing
• Free parking on campus

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.