Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Tutor

Nelson and Colne College Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Sick pay

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Workshop Tutor in Carpentry & Joinery based mainly in Accrington with travel to employers. The role combines practical workshop delivery with theory teaching to develop high‑calibre carpenters and joiners.

The successful candidate will plan lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with employers to ensure end-point assessment readiness and high achievement.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant occupational experience in site carpentry and bench joinery.
• A Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery qualification (NVQ or equivalent).
• Four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and maths.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality carpentry theory and practical workshop sessions.
• Provide coaching, assessment, and progress reviews for an allocated apprentice caseload.
• Develop training plans reflecting learners starting points and employer needs.
• Assess progress through practical activities with timely feedback and support.
• Prepare apprentices for end-point assessment through milestones and professional discussions.

Skills

Site carpentry experience

Bench joinery

Good communication

Coaching/mentoring

Assessment

Education

Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery (NVQ or equivalent)

Four GCSEs including English & Maths (C/4+)

Tools

OneFile

Job description

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Workshop Tutor in Carpentry & Joinery based mainly in Accrington with travel to employers. The role combines practical workshop delivery with theory teaching to develop high‑calibre carpenters and joiners.

The successful candidate will plan lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with employers to ensure end-point assessment readiness and high achievement.