Carpentry Trainer​/Technician . Education & Training

Carpentry Trainer/Technician (Full Training Provided)

Location: Slough

Salary: £31,000 - £44,800 FTE (Pro Rata Options Available)

Benefits: Excellent Pension + Generous Holiday Allowance

Are you an experienced carpenter or multi-trade professional looking to step away from site work? Do you want to share your skills, support learners, and enjoy a stable role with an excellent work-life balance?

This well-regarded and growing FE college is expanding its Construction provision and is looking to strengthen its Carpentry & Multi-Trades team. With a strong reputation for investing in staff, the college offers modern workshops, supportive leadership, funded teaching qualifications, and clear progression opportunities alongside an excellent benefits package.

This is a dual opportunity combining teaching and workshop support. You will deliver practical and classroom-based teaching while also supporting the smooth operation of the construction workshops. The role can be offered as 0.6 Lecturer + 0.4 Technician, or discussed flexibly depending on experience.

You will work closely with students and colleagues to create a safe, engaging, and industry-relevant learning environment, supporting learners from entry level through to advanced programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to come off the tools and move into education, with full training and teaching qualification support provided where required.

• Full training and teaching qualification support provided
• Delivering Carpentry and Multi-Trade teaching and assessment
• Supporting learners both academically and practically
• Maintaining workshops, tools, equipment, and stock
• Supporting end point assessments and practical delivery
• Contributing to curriculum development and learner progression
• Ensuring high standards of health & safety and safeguarding
• Excellent work-life balance with strong benefits

• Industry experience in carpentry and/or multi-trades
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade
• Passion for supporting and motivating learners
• Organised, practical, and safety-conscious
• Comfortable working in workshops and classrooms
• Willing to work towards a teaching qualification (if not already held)
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.