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Carpentry Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: 11111110
FE & HE £30,787 - £46,569 per annum + £3,000 market supplement permanent mid Level Urgent 20 May 2026
Hertfordshire, England

Education Details

Carpentry & Joinery Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £30,787 - £46,569 per annum + £3,000 market supplement
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

The Role

This role will involve delivering engaging theory and workshop sessions, supporting learners through practical assessments, and helping students develop the technical knowledge, behaviours, and industry standards required within Carpentry & Joinery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver practical and theory teaching across Carpentry & Joinery programmes
  • Support learners through assessment, tutorials, and progress reviews
  • Plan lessons, schemes of work, and learning resources
  • Maintain safe and organised workshop environments
  • Carry out learner interviews and initial assessments
  • Provide constructive feedback and support learner achievement
  • Support curriculum development and quality improvement processes
  • Liaise with internal and external quality assurance processes
  • Promote professional standards, employability skills, and safe working practices

What We're Looking For

  • Level 3 qualification (or above) in Carpentry & Joinery
  • Industry experience within site carpentry and/or bench joinery
  • Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
  • Strong workshop management and communication skills
  • Passion for developing the next generation of tradespeople
  • Understanding of health & safety and industry best practice

Benefits

  • £3,000 annual market supplement
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing CPD and staff development opportunities

What's on Offer

  • £3,000 annual market supplement
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing CPD and staff development opportunities

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dylan Cordukes

Dylan Cordukes

Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification (or above) in Carpentry & Joinery
  • Industry experience within site carpentry and/or bench joinery
  • Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
  • Strong workshop management and communication skills
  • Understanding of health & safety and industry best practice

Benefits

  • £3,000 annual market supplement
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing CPD and staff development opportunities

Skills & Qualifications

Carpentry & Joinery teachingWorkshop managementSite carpentryBench joineryHealth & safetyAssessment and tutorialsLesson planningQuality assurance