Carpentry Coach & Apprenticeship Mentor

Dovetail and Slate; Worksop; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a Carpentry Skills Coach to support learners and apprentices toward carpentry and joinery qualifications. You’ll coach, assess and mentor learners both on employer premises and in the workshop, building practical skills, underpinning knowledge and confidence to succeed in industry.

You’ll manage a caseload of learners, tracking progress and working with employers to ensure strong outcomes and timely achievement.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in carpentry and joinery
• Substantial hands-on industry experience
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel to learner and employer sites
• Desirable: an assessor qualification
• Desirable: a teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Responsibilities

• Delivering coaching, mentoring and assessment to carpentry apprentices in line with awarding body standards.
• Conducting regular workplace assessments to evaluate practical skills and competence.
• Supporting learners through portfolio preparation and evidence gathering towards their qualifications.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback and setting targeted action plans to support progression.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress on electronic portfolio systems.
• Liaising with employers to coordinate assessment visits and monitor workplace support.

Job description

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a Carpentry Skills Coach to support learners and apprentices toward carpentry and joinery qualifications. You’ll coach, assess and mentor learners both on employer premises and in the workshop, building practical skills, underpinning knowledge and confidence to succeed in industry.

You’ll manage a caseload of learners, tracking progress and working with employers to ensure strong outcomes and timely achievement.