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.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.