Technician - Carpentry

About the role

We do not have a fixed closing date. The role will be closed once we have enough applicants to interview, so please apply soon to avoid missing out.

Are you passionate about the construction industry? Do you enjoy working in a supportive role that makes a difference in the learning experience? This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated individual to support the STEM Team. As a supporting staff member you will assist lecturers with lesson preparations, maintain workshops and tools, support learners of various levels, and help implement health and safety measures.

Your contribution will ensure a smooth learning journey for both educators and learners and help them acquire skills for further study, employment or apprenticeships.

The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Carpentry qualification and industry experience. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to motivate and inspire others, and bring strong organisational and IT knowledge to support the team.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on the role.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi‑Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on‑site gym at Bromley campus and discounted access at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

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In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer.

Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.