Lecturer in Carpentry

Lecturer in Carpentry

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in Carpentry to join our Structural Technologies Department at Slough and Langley College on a full‑time permanent basis.

The Lecturer in Carpentry role pays on the Academic pay scale between T1 £ 31,633 and T11 £ 45,341 per year depending on qualifications and experience. This role requires working 37 hours per week Monday – Friday.

The role focuses on instructing students on the Level 1 and 2 Carpentry courses, designing comprehensive schemes of work, formulating lesson plans, and delivering both theoretical and practical training. Primary duties include evaluating student performance, establishing individual learning milestones, offering academic and pastoral guidance, managing precise student records, collaborating with parents and external employers, and actively participating in curriculum development and departmental quality assurance initiatives.

• Level 2 or higher qualification in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery
• Level 2 credentials in English and mathematics
• Prior instructional experience in a vocational setting, with a proven ability to integrate core English and math concepts into woodworking coursework
• Strong organisational abilities, effective classroom management, and a strict commitment to safeguarding and inclusive educational practices
• Formal teaching qualification (Level 4 or Level
  5) or assessor awards preferred but not mandatory

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68% employer contribution
• Free on‑site parking at all sites
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family‑friendly policies supporting work‑life balance
• On‑site coffee shop & cafeteria
• Various health and wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Slough & Langley College, Station Road, Langley, Berkshire, United Kingdom

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.