Hugh Baird College
Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery
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Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery
📌 Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery
Application Deadline: 29 July 2026
Key Role Details
- Department: Professional Construction & Trades
- Location: Hugh Baird College – Main Campus (Port Academy Building, Liverpool)
- Role Type: Full-time & Part-time (Permanent)
- Compensation: £33,990 – £42,764.41 + Potential Market Supplement (DOE)
- Holiday: 50 days + 8 bank holidays (FTE)
- Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (access to Medicash & extensive benefits)
About the Role
Join Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, where we prioritises inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives through vocational education.
Due to continued growth in the Construction Department, we are seeking lecturers in Carpentry & Joinery starting in September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a forward-thinking curriculum and inspire skilled tradespeople for the future.
We welcome:
- Passionate Carpentry & Joinery professionals interested in transitioning into Further Education.
- Experienced lecturers seeking a new challenge.
Note: Application closes as soon as the right candidate is found—we encourage early submission.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach a range of assigned courses, ensuring personal, tailored guidance for every student’s success.
- Develop effective feedback and assessment systems, adapting teaching methods based on student progress.
- Maintain alignment with Quality Assurance framework standards.
- Manage course administration and organisational tasks.
- Participate in innovative curriculum development.
- Foster a professional, motivational learning environment with effective behaviour management.
- Continuously refine teaching skills to enhance student outcomes.
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Essential Requirements
- Minimum: Relevant Level 3 vocational qualification.
- Experience: Teaching across multiple levels (up to Level 3), including both vocational and academic supervision.
- Recent industry reference: Direct, recent experience in Carpentry & Joinery.
- Intimate knowledge of:
- Course subject matter.
- Examination and assessment requirements.
- Value-added principles and performance monitoring.
- Partnership-building: Experience developing and sustaining external industry partnerships to enrich learning.
- Aspirational teaching: Ability to inspire, motivate, and raise learner aspirations through excellent teaching delivery.
For full criteria, please refer to the attached person specification.
Benefits & Rewards at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive community that values employee wellbeing, growth, and recognition. Expect:
- Holistic Work-Life Support:
- Generous holiday allowance: 50 days (annual), excluding bank holidays (§ excluded).
- Flexible working aligned to business needs (where applicable).
- Medicash access for health and wellness plans.
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Professional & Career Development:
- Teachers' (or Local Government) Pension Scheme (depending on role).
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities—formal & informal.
- 35-hr/year Industrial Commercial Visits (to share innovative industry insights).
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Support & Recognition:
- Get Recognised Scheme: Employee reward platform for ongoing acknowledgement.
- Annual Staff Celebration Event – celebrating those who embody the core values.
- On-campus Lifestyle Fitness Gym with discounted access.
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Wellbeing & Health:
- Access to virtual wellbeing supports (yoga, walking clubs, meditation).
- Mental health assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- First-aid and lifestyle support (free gym access beyond standard package for preferred role tiers).
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Practical Incentives:
- Discounted travel options (rail & bus—interest-free season-ticket loans, free parking).
- Partner discounts at major retailers (e.g. cashback offers) and Blue Light Card applications eligibility.
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