Dovetail & Slate
Carpentry Lecturer
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Lecturer in Carpentry
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,348 - £40,015 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Qualified Lecturers (Level 5 and above): £32,186 - £40,015
Unqualified Lecturers: £30,348 - £32,186
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Are you an experienced Carpentry or Joinery professional looking to pass on your skills to the next generation? Whether you're already teaching or considering a move into education, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Further Education college and make a genuine impact on learners' futures.
You will deliver high-quality teaching across Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Carpentry programmes, combining your industry experience with practical workshop delivery and classroom-based learning.
The Role
As a Lecturer in Carpentry, you will:
- Deliver engaging theory and practical sessions across Carpentry and Joinery programmes.
- Plan and prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.
- Assess learner progress and maintain accurate student records.
- Support students through tutorials and provide pastoral guidance where required.
- Monitor assessment processes in line with awarding body requirements.
- Promote high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
- Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
- Work proactively to support the success and vision of the Construction department.
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What We're Looking For
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Carpentry or Joinery.
- GCSE Grade C/Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Strong industry experience within Carpentry and Joinery.
- Passion for supporting and developing learners.
Desirable:
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent.
- Previous teaching, training or mentoring experience.
- Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification if not already held.
- Exceptional candidates with the right skills and experience may also be eligible for an additional industry expertise uplift.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave plus College closure days and bank holidays.
- Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Ongoing CPD and funded development opportunities.
- Private Healthcare Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- £500 Refer-a-Friend scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Flexible and family-friendly working policies.
- Subsidised cafés and discounted treatments.
- Free parking available on campus.
Why Move Into Education?
- Better work-life balance than site-based roles.
- Job security and excellent pension benefits.
- The opportunity to shape future tradespeople.
- A rewarding career where your industry knowledge genuinely changes lives.
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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.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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