Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Ready to shape the next generation of Carpentry & Joinery

We are seeking a Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching learning and assessment across programmes at various this role you will develop engaging lesson plans schemes of work and learning materials that align with curriculum requirements and industry standards. You will also provide practical demonstrations and ensure safe effective hands-on training within the workshop environment.

You will also act as a personal tutor providing on-programme guidance and referring learners to the colleges study support and learner services where addition you will be required to attend college events such as open evenings parents evenings and employer or community liaison activities.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about education training and supporting learners to succeed in the carpentry and joinery trade. Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting equality diversity inclusion and safeguarding while being reliable flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team. A professional approachable and supportive manner with learners and colleagues is essential as is a strong awareness of health and safety and a commitment to maintaining high standards within the workshop environment.

You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience delivering teaching training or mentoring within an FE apprenticeship or workplace setting is essential along with a strong commitment to providing a high-quality experience for students staff and other stakeholders.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Deliver teaching across a range of learning programmes as required.
• Conduct interviews provide guidance and complete initial and diagnostic assessments to support the selection and induction of learners onto programmes.
• Monitor and assess learner progress within established frameworks offering regular and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development design review and evaluation of curriculum content and associated learning materials including schemes of work lesson plans course booklets and course reviews.
• Lead the internal verification process for the programme and liaise with external verifiers as needed.
• Maintain accurate course files and logs and provide termly quality reports to the Academic Board and Quality Office.
• Act as a personal tutor offering on-programme support and signposting learners to relevant study support and learner services.
• Attend college events such as open evenings parents evenings and employer or community liaison activities.
• Participate flexibly in college-wide activities including duty rotas enrolment marketing events and staff or student initiatives.
• Engage in training and team development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of oneself and others affected by work activities in line with legal requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Colleges Health and Safety Policy and contribute to its safety priorities.
• Promote and uphold the principles of equality and diversity in line with the Colleges policy.
• Comply with the Child Protection Policy and ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Undertake any additional duties or projects appropriate to the role as directed by the line manager following consultation.

Is This You

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about education training and helping learners succeed in the carpentry and joinery trade.
• Committed to promoting equality diversity inclusion and safeguarding.
• Reliable flexible and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Professional approachable and supportive in interactions with learners and colleagues.
• Strong awareness of health and safety with a commitment to maintaining high standards in workshop environments.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or a related Construction discipline (essential).
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE CertEd DTLLS or willingness to work towards) (essential).
• Assessor qualification (A1/TAQA) and/or Internal Verifier qualification (V1/IQA) (desirable).
• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (essential).
• Up-to-date CPD and industry training relevant to Carpentry and Joinery (desirable).

Experience

• Proven industry experience in Carpentry and Joinery with strong practical knowledge of site carpentry and bench joinery (essential).
• Experience delivering teaching training or mentoring in an FE apprenticeship or workplace environment (desirable).
• Experience assessing learners and preparing them for vocational qualifications or apprenticeships (desirable).
• Experience working with awarding bodies and understanding assessment/IV processes (desirable).
• Experience maintaining workshop safety standards and managing tools equipment and materials (essential).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical skills across Carpentry and Joinery with the ability to demonstrate techniques safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to explain concepts clearly to learners of varying abilities.
• Ability to motivate support and inspire learners to achieve their full potential.
• Good organisational skills including lesson planning record-keeping and assessment tracking.
• Strong classroom and workshop management skills ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs.
• Competence in using IT systems for teaching tracking progress and administration.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands College we value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. When you join us you become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team that supports innovation creativity and learner-centred teaching.

Heres what you can look forward to:

• Generous holiday allowance 42 days plus bank holidays.
• Teachers Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
• Fully funded teacher training (if required) and structured induction.
• Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses.
• Free onsite permit parking.
• Onsite gym (St Albans campus) and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.
• Mental health and wellbeing support including peer supporters.
• Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements.

This role may be eligible for the Department of Educations (DfE) Targeted Retention Incentive Payment. Eligible Further Education (FE) teachers can apply from 2^nd March 2026 until 31^st May 2026. For more information on eligibility and how to apply please visit: College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Dont miss your opportunity to join a college thats shaping futures and transforming lives.

Apply today and help us power the next generation of engineers.

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