Carpentry Lecturer

Lecturer - Carpentry

Location:

Slough

Salary: £31,633 - £45,341 per annum

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Carpentry professional looking to pass on your skills and knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople?

A leading Further Education provider in the South East is seeking a Lecturer in Carpentry to deliver high-quality teaching and practical training to learners studying Carpentry programmes.

Whether you're already teaching or looking to move into education from industry, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while helping learners develop the skills, confidence and behaviours needed for successful careers in construction.

The Role

You will deliver engaging theory and practical sessions across Carpentry programmes, supporting learners throughout their studies and helping them achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering practical and classroom-based teaching across Level 1 and Level 2 Carpentry programmes
Planning schemes of work and preparing engaging lesson materials
Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback
Acting as a Personal Tutor and providing pastoral support where required
Maintaining accurate learner records and tracking achievement
Supporting curriculum development and quality improvement activities
Building positive relationships with employers, parents and external stakeholders
Promoting high standards of health and safety within workshop environments
Embedding Maths and English into vocational learning

What We're Looking For

Level 2 or above qualification in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery
Industry experience within Carpentry and Joinery
Level 2 Maths and English qualifications
Previous teaching, training or mentoring experience
Strong organisational and classroom management skills
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and learner success

Desirable:

Teaching qualification (Level 4, Level 5, PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)
Assessor qualification
Experience delivering vocational qualifications within Further Education or Apprenticeships

Salary & Benefits

Salary between £31,633 and £45,341 per annum
Full-time permanent position (37 hours per week)
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free onsite parking
Family-friendly policies and work-life balance support
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing support
Staff counselling services
Discounted leisure, hair and beauty treatments
Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

This role would suit a Carpenter, Bench Joiner, Site Carpenter, Carpentry Assessor, Carpentry Trainer, Workshop Instructor or Lecturer looking to move into or continue within Further Education.

Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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