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Carpentry Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193292
FE & HE £50 per hour Contract / Temp mid Level 13 November 2026
South East
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Education Details

Carpentry and Joinery Further Education fe college
Levels: Entry LevelLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Also teaches: Construction

Job Description

Carpentry Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the South East

Salary: £50 per hour

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

About the Role

As a Carpentry Lecturer, you'll teach and assess learners on carpentry and joinery programmes at a further education provider, helping them build the practical skills, technical knowledge and confidence they need to progress into the industry.

You'll deliver a mix of classroom lessons and practical workshop sessions, supporting learners through their qualifications and tracking their progress throughout their programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching carpentry and joinery programmes from Entry Level to Level 3.
  • Delivering engaging classroom lessons and practical workshop sessions.
  • Developing learning resources and assessing learner progress.
  • Preparing learners for employment, apprenticeships and further study.
  • Maintaining safe working practices in the workshop.

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 passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • An assessor qualification

If you're ready to share your trade with learners who are just starting out, we'd love to hear from you.

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. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Max Williams

Max Williams

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification (or higher) in carpentry and joinery or related construction discipline
  • Significant industry experience within carpentry and joinery
  • Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and maths

Skills & Qualifications

CarpentryJoineryWorkshop teachingPractical skills deliveryLearner assessmentResource developmentHealth and safety in workshops

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