Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join a college in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and engage students in practical skills development. Applicants should have significant industry experience, a relevant Level 3 qualification, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for long-term roles within the educational sector.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Significant and current carpentry or joinery industry experience is essential.
• A recognised qualification in Carpentry/Joinery (Level 3 or above) is required.
• Willingness to pursue a teaching or assessing qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Support students in practical skills development in workshops.
• Prepare lesson plans and assessments aligned with curriculum.

Skills

Industry experience in carpentry/joinery

Excellent communication skills

Motivational skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Carpentry/Joinery (Level 3 or above)

Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to attain)

Job description

Job Role: Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Location: Chelmsford

Start date: ASAP

Salary: 30-35 p/h

Contract: Full time

A college in Chelmsford we are working is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our established Construction team. We are looking for someone with strong industry experience, a passion for the trade, and the ability to support learners in developing the skills they need for successful careers in the construction sector.

About the Role

• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across Level 1 3 Carpentry and Joinery programmes
• Support students in developing practical skills in our specialist workshops
• Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and learning resources aligned with curriculum requirements
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and pastoral support
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement within the Construction department
• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge, including health and safety practices

About You

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Significant and current carpentry or joinery industry experience
• A recognised qualification in Carpentry/Joinery (Level 3 or above)
• A teaching or assessing qualification (or a willingness to work towards one, with support provided)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate learners
• A commitment to high standards of teaching, safety, and professionalism

Benefits of working with Teacheractive

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of payPotential long‑term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

So if you are looking for a new role now or in the near future please get in touch and start working towards that next new exciting step in your career!

Join Us

To register your interest please apply through this advert or call (phone number removed) or email (url removed) and we will be in touch to have an informal chat and to see how we can support you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.