Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice Trainer & Mentor

Reaseheath College and University Centre; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave including Bank/HK

Generous pension scheme

Funded teacher training

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pluxee reward scheme

Free on site gym membership

onsite Starbucks & cafes

Local benefits in Cheshire

Specialist equipment

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a Technical Trainer and Coach (Tutor / Assessor Carpentry & Joinery) to lead high‑quality apprenticeship training. You will deliver practical Carpentry & Joinery sessions, assess progress, and develop vocational competence with strong employer engagement.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, based on the Nantwich campus. You will contribute to recruitment, CPD, safeguarding, and collaborative delivery with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant vocational qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or Construction.
• Have substantial industry experience within Carpentry and Joinery.
• Hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised teaching and/or assessor qualification.
• Demonstrate experience coaching, mentoring, training, or assessing in a vocational/apprenticeship setting.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills, including electronic portfolio systems.
• Motivate apprentices and build effective working relationships with employers and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and learner success.
• Able to manage a busy caseload and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Carpentry and Joinery training in line with Apprenticeship Standard and college procedures.
• Lead and support apprentices through practical activities to develop vocational competence.
• Provide high-quality training, coaching, mentoring and assessment inside college and through workplace visits.
• Conduct apprentice recruitment, inductions, initial assessments, Skills Scans and prior learning calculations.
• Monitor progress through formal reviews, action plans and e-portfolio tracking.
• Collaborate with employers to maximise apprenticeship opportunities and progress.
• Embed Functional Skills, British Values, Prevent Duty, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Maintain accurate learner records meeting compliance requirements.
• Engage in standardisation, quality assurance and CPD activities.
• Support college promotion through open days and employer events.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Industry experience

Teaching &/or assessor qualification

Coaching & mentoring

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Apprentice support

Safeguarding

Education

Vocational qualification in Carpentry/Joinery or Construction

Tools

Electronic portfolio systems

Job description

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a Technical Trainer and Coach (Tutor / Assessor Carpentry & Joinery) to lead high‑quality apprenticeship training. You will deliver practical Carpentry & Joinery sessions, assess progress, and develop vocational competence with strong employer engagement.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, based on the Nantwich campus. You will contribute to recruitment, CPD, safeguarding, and collaborative delivery with industry partners.