London Borough of Sutton
Get into Woodwork Facilitator (Sutton College)
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Woodwork Facilitator – Get into Woodwork Course
Role Details
- Target Start Date: 21/01/2027
- Day: Thursday
- Work Pattern: 19:00–21:00
- 2 hours per week (term-time only)
- Sessions:
- 14 January 2027 – 25 March 2027
- 22 April 2027 – 1 July 2027
Salary & Grade
Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19)
About the Role
Do you have a passion for timber and the talent to teach? We are seeking a skilled Woodwork Facilitator to lead our "Get into Woodwork" course.
This role is ideal for a craftsman who strives to see a project evolve—from raw lumber to a fully functional pine toolbox. Your task is to guide novices through the rewarding process of woodworking, helping them master essential workshop skills.
The goal of this role: To provide a comprehensive, safe, and engaging introduction to woodworking. You’ll ensure learners—whether hobbyists or career-changers—gain the confidence to measure, cut, and join wood with precision.
As part of this course, you’ll lead students through the construction of a pine toolbox, teaching:
- Precision Marking: Identifying and using measuring tools for accurate layouts.
- Joinery Techniques: Using saws and chisels to create neat, functional wood joints—including dowelled joints.
- Tool Maintenance: Demonstrating how to sharpen and maintain a new chisel to a professional standard.
- Workshop Safety & Jigs: Teaching students to design and build custom jigging systems for secure workpiece handling.
- Power Tool Instruction: Delivering safe, hands-on training for:
- Biscuit Jointer (for alignment and joint strength)
- Router (for profiling, rebating, and decorative edging)
- Bench Drill (for vertical accuracy and boring)
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Key Responsibilities
- Project Facilitation: Oversee the end-to-end build of the pine toolbox (or similar project), ensuring students progress at an appropriate pace.
- Safety Supervision: Act as the primary safety officer to enforce strict protocols for hand tools and machinery.
- Technical Demonstration: Provide clear, step-by-step guidance on joint-cutting, tool sharpening, and machine operation.
- Resource Management: Ensure timber stocks are prepared, tools are in good working order, and the workshop remains clean and safe after each session.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Teamwork Ability: Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Industry Expertise: Strong experience in woodworking—especially chisel maintenance, tool care, or machinery operation.
- Practical Sharpening Skills: Proficient in grinding, honing, and maintaining chisels.
- Machinery Competency: Advanced, safe operating knowledge of:
- Biscuit Jointer for alignment.
- Router for profiling and decorative work.
- Bench Drill for drilling with precision.
- Jig Innovation: Experience designing safe, repeatable jigs for students.
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Preferred (Optional) Qualifications
- Formal qualifications in:
- Woodworking (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3)
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in trades or training
- Teaching experience (e.g., Level 3 Award in Education and Training) or practical industry training experience.
- First Aid at Work certification (workshop-specific) or committed to completing it.
Teaching & Facilitation
- Instructional Experience: Ideally, experience teaching or training in maker/technical environments.
- Project Management: Ability to guide a group through a structured build—ensuring all learners reach key milestones.
- Differentiated Approach: Supporting diverse needs—from hobbyists to aspiring tradespeople.
Safety & Workshop Management
- Health & Safety Compliance: Rigorous adherence to workshop safety, including tool inductions and risk management.
- Resource Oversight: Managing timber stocks, consumables (glue, dowels, biscuit wafers), and maintaining high-quality hand tools.
Application & Closing Details
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Closing Date: 12/07/2026 (subject to early closing if sufficient applications are received). ⚠️ Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Interview Date: 1st week of July, 2026 (w/c 20/07/2026) (applicants may be contacted before this date).
Interested? Apply now and help inspire the next generation of woodworkers!
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