Carpentry Lecturer

POST TITLE: Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer LOCATION: Newbury, Berkshire HOURS: 37 hours per week CONTRACT: Full Time, Permanent SALARY: £33,656 - £39,034 per annum (plus potential £3,000 market premium) JOB PURPOSE: To deliver high-quality teaching in Carpentry and Joinery, enabling learners to develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and safety standards required for employment within the construction industry. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver engaging teaching across Carpentry and Joinery programmes including full-time and apprenticeship learners Plan and deliver practical and theory sessions covering: First and second fix carpentry Structural carcassing (roofing and flooring) Architectural joinery and workshop production Power tool safety and maintenance Blueprint reading and CAD interpretation Manage a safe and productive workshop environment Assess learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement Support learners in developing industry-standard skills and behaviours Contribute to curriculum development to ensure content remains up to date Participate in team meetings, CPD and college activitiesPERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Level 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery Extensive site-based or workshop experience Experience of apprenticeship delivery and workplace assessment Strong communication and organisational skills Willingness to work towards a teaching qualificationDesirable: Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent) Assessor and Internal Verifier qualificationsBENEFITS: 40 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Purpose-built Construction Centre with industry-standard equipment On-site gym (£20 per year), free flu jabs and Employee Assistance Programme Competitive salary with potential market premium Teachers' Pension Scheme 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 ((phone number removed)) 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. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency