Carpentry and Joinery Teacher

The Manchester College; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester College seeks an experienced Carpentry and Joinery Teacher for its Openshaw campus. This full-time role involves mentoring students and sharing your passion for the trade in a modern, vibrant learning environment. Join a leading college committed to excellence in vocational education.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Current and valid industry specialism required.
• Assessor qualifications if required by Awarding Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learners with practical skills and industry insight.
• Shape future careers in a hands-on learning environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Craftsmanship

Education

Certificate of education or PGCE

Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification

English and maths minimum level 2

Job description

Do you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and mentoring the next wave of talented tradespeople? The Manchester College is looking for an experienced Carpentry and Joinery teacher to inspire learners with practical skills and industry insight. If you're ready to shape future careers and share your passion for the trade in a hands-on learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join our Automotive, Construction, Engineering and Logistics Department as a Carpentry and Joinery Teacher on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Levelling Up Payment

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE
• Current and valid industry specialism
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation)
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 09/06/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!