Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Hours:

Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)

Duration:
Permanent

Salary: £33,487 (Non-QTS) to £38,487 (QTS) per annum, plus benefits

Location:

Rotherham College, Rotherham

Closing date: 15/06/2026

Are you a master of your craft ready to trade the site for the classroom? This is a standout opportunity to put down the saw, step off the joists, and step into a role where your legacy isn't just the buildings you ve worked on, but the skilled professionals you ll create.

Whether you are a time-served Joiner looking to give back or an experienced Assessor seeking a fresh challenge, we want your expertise. Our Construction department is evolving into a national Centre of Excellence, and we need passionate, industry-hardened professionals to help us shape a curriculum that is as sharp as your best chisel.

In this role, you will lead the way in delivering outstanding training across Level 1-3 study programmes, adult courses, and apprenticeships. From the precision of the workshop to the theory of the classroom, you will provide the high-class education that turns a novice into a specialist.

Job Satisfaction:
There is nothing quite like the pride of seeing a student master a complex joint or finish a project because of your mentorship.

A New Chapter:
Take your years of site knowledge and apply them in a stable, rewarding environment.

Shape the Industry: You ll have a direct hand in developing a modern, creative curriculum that meets the needs of today s construction world.

• Inspire Success:
  Use your industry experience to set SMART targets, pushing students to achieve their full potential in both practical and theoretical Joinery.
• Be Creative:
  Develop innovative learning resources from traditional hand-tool techniques to modern digital methods to keep learners engaged and future-ready.
• Be a Team Player:
  Work closely with colleagues and management to ensure our department hits its strategic goals and remains a leader in trade education.

• A Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
• A teaching qualification and Assessor award (or the willingness to work towards them with our full support).
• Level 2 English and Maths (or a commitment to undertake these).

You ll never be working in a silo. Based at our Rotherham campus, you ll be a vital part of a dedicated curriculum team.

You will be supported by a Curriculum Manager and work daily with Curriculum Team Leaders who understand the nuances of construction education. You ll also collaborate with a wide net of professionals including Technicians, Work Placement Officers, and Personal Development Coordinators all dedicated to one thing: the success of our learners.