Carpentry Lecturer (Temporary)

Carpentry Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the South West

Pay: £50 per hour

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced carpenter or joiner looking to step off the tools and pass your trade skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider, you'll deliver practical workshop and theory sessions in Carpentry to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll bring your trade experience into the workshop, helping learners build the technique, confidence and safe working habits the industry expects.

You'll plan and prepare your sessions, assess learner work and give clear, constructive feedback that keeps people moving towards their qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging workshop and theory sessions in Carpentry.
• Assessing learner work and tracking progress against qualification requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety in the workshop.
• Supporting learners to develop the practical skills and confidence to progress into employment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Substantial hands-on industry experience in Carpentry
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or a related construction discipline
• The ability to engage and motivate learners of mixed abilities

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• An assessor qualification
• Previous experience teaching or mentoring in a workshop setting

Shape the next generation of tradespeople

If you're ready to share your trade knowledge with learners starting out in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.