Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Teaching/Leadership development

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Railcard & discounts

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Carpentry and Joinery lecturer in the Construction department. The role is permanent and involves teaching practical sessions and classroom delivery to Level 2 and 3 students, plus assessment and progression support across college sites.

Entry requires a degree or vocational carpentry qualification, GCSE English/Maths, and a willingness to obtain a teaching qualification. An enhanced DBS check is required, with travel across sites expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in carpentry or joinery.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, obtainable during probation.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver carpentry and joinery sessions for Level 2/3 learners.
• Assess progress against standards; provide feedback.
• Mark work and guide improvement.
• Use results to shape lessons and tracking progress.
• Keep accurate records of progress and administration.
• Fulfill personal tutoring duties and pastoral support.
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour.
• Support induction and help students plan next steps.
• Coordinate courses; contribute to dept initiatives.
• Participate in open evenings and school liaison.
• Stay updated with subject developments and best practice.

Skills

Subject knowledge

IT / e-learning

Lesson planning

Time management

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Degree or vocational carpentry/joinery

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Job description

Carpentry and joinery lecturer post in the Construction department at Wigan & Leigh College, a permanent role. The work is teaching the craft to Level 2 and 3 students through practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching, with assessment against awarding body standards. Beyond subject teaching, the post carries personal tutoring, attendance monitoring and course coordination, and it needs travel across the college's sites. Entry needs a degree or vocational qualification in the subject and an enhanced DBS check, with GCSE English and Maths achievable during probation.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver practical and classroom sessions in carpentry and joinery at Level 2 and 3
• Assess students' progress against awarding body and employer standards
• Mark work and give feedback on how students can improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
• Keep accurate records of progress, assessments and administration
• Act as personal tutor, giving pastoral advice and guidance
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
• Support induction, record achievements and help students plan their next steps
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Take part in open evenings, school liaison and subject promotion activities
• Keep up to date with subject developments and best practice in teaching and assessment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in carpentry, joinery or a related area
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, which can be gained during probation
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with college support

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date subject knowledge
• Confidence with IT, e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology
• Organised, able to plan lessons and assessments and manage workload
• Adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities and work across sites
• Collaborative, works well with colleagues to deliver consistent teaching
• Reflective and engaged with professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, which the college arranges if successful
• Able to travel across the college's sites

Other

• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Flexible and willing to work beyond standard hours when needed

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave including bank holidays, depending on role
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, confidential counselling and occupational health support
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard, Tusker Green car scheme and local and national discounts
• Support to gain teaching qualifications and leadership pathways