Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for an industry professional or experienced lecturer to inspire the next generation of tradespeople.

In this role you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of further education and apprenticeship programmes. You will support learners in developing their practical and theoretical skills prepare apprentices for End-Point Assessment (EPA) and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the curriculum.

You will play a key part in creating a supportive inclusive learning environment and ensuring students achieve their full potential in both classroom and workshop settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching and learning across carpentry and joinery programmes
• Prepare lesson plans learning materials and assess student work
• Support apprentices to successfully reach gateway and complete EPA
• Contribute to curriculum development and course leadership activities
• Manage the classroom and workshop environment to ensure effective learning
• Monitor student progress providing guidance mentoring and support
• Contribute to recruitment enrolment and achievement of learner targets
• Participate in quality assurance course reviews and departmental planning
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement

Essential Criteria

• Relevant carpentry and joinery qualifications or substantial industry experience
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Experience of teaching or training within FE HE or industry settings
• Strong knowledge of carpentry and joinery practices and standards
• Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days bank holidays and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments high street discounts discounted hair and beauty treatments electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally before commencing employment all employees undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 8th July 2026

Apply Now

If you are ready to share your expertise and help shape the future workforce in construction we would love to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact:

At DN Colleges Group we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct high quality teaching and learning with local regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire across the UK and internationally