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Carpentry Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: BBBH184665
FE & HE £30,000 - £36,500 per annum permanent mid Level 1 June 2026
Staffordshire, England

Education Details

Carpentry & Joinery Further Education fe college
Levels: Entry LevelLevel 1Level 2Level 3

Job Description

Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer – Further Education

Salary: Up to £36,500
Pension: Up to 28.6% employer contribution
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Annual Leave: 50 days inclusive bank holidays
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking to pass on your skills and inspire the next generation of tradespeople? This is an excellent opportunity to move into a rewarding teaching role within a supportive and well-established FE environment.

The Role

  • Teach Carpentry & Joinery programmes from Entry Level to Level 3
  • Deliver engaging classroom lessons and practical workshop sessions
  • Support curriculum development and employer engagement activities where appropriate
  • Develop learning resources and assess learner progress
  • Prepare learners for employment, apprenticeships, and further study

Requirements

  • A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Carpentry & Joinery or a related trade
  • Industry experience within the carpentry and joinery sector
  • Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
  • A passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople

Benefits

  • Up to 50 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
  • Up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications.
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme with an above-average employer contribution
  • Family-friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
  • On-site nursery
  • Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
  • Discounted Health Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free annual eye tests
  • Access to our onsite gym

Ready for a meaningful career move?

Apply today and take the next step in your career while helping to shape the future of the construction industry.

What's on Offer

  • 50 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Up to 28.6% employer pension contribution
  • Up to £11,000 professional development bursary
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • On-site nursery
  • Employee of the Month scheme
  • Discounted Health Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free annual eye tests
  • Access to onsite gym

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Your Recruitment Consultant

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Ela Evans

Pension

Up to 28.6% employer contribution

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Carpentry & Joinery or related trade
  • Industry experience within carpentry and joinery sector
  • Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
  • Passion for developing skilled tradespeople

Benefits

  • 50 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Up to 28.6% employer pension contribution
  • Up to £11,000 professional development bursary
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Family-friendly policies

Skills & Qualifications

Carpentry & Joinery teachingPractical workshop deliveryCurriculum developmentEmployer engagementLearning resource developmentLearner assessmentTrade industry experience