Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer
Temporary
Location: the North West
Are you an experienced carpenter or joiner looking to pass on your skills and inspire the next generation of tradespeople?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in the North West, teaching carpentry and joinery to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll split your time between the workshop and the classroom, bringing your trade experience into every session.
Whether you're stepping off the tools for the first time or you're already an established FE lecturer, you'll be supported to deliver teaching that prepares learners for real work on site and at the bench.
Your responsibilities will include:
Teaching carpentry and joinery programmes from entry level to Level 3.
Delivering practical workshop sessions alongside classroom-based theory.
Developing learning resources and assessing learner progress.
Reinforcing workshop safety and trade standards throughout your teaching.
Preparing learners for employment, apprenticeships and further study.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in carpentry and joinery or a related construction discipline
Significant industry experience within carpentry and joinery
Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and maths
A genuine passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople
Desirable (but not essential):
A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 DET
Assessor qualifications
Shape the next generation of craftspeople
If you're ready to pass your trade on to learners who want to build a career in construction, we'd love to hear from you.