Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Teacheractive Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in St Albans is seeking an enthusiastic Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join their Construction team. You will deliver high-quality teaching, support students in practical workshops, and prepare lesson plans. The ideal candidate has significant industry experience and a teaching qualification. This full-time role offers competitive pay, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Significant and current carpentry or joinery industry experience required.
• A commitment to high standards of teaching, safety, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across Level 1–3 Carpentry and Joinery programmes.
• Support students in developing practical skills in specialist workshops.
• Prepare lesson plans and assessments aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and pastoral support.

Skills

Carpentry or joinery industry experience

Communication skills

Ability to motivate learners

Education

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

Teaching or assessing qualification

Job description

Job Role: Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Location: St Albans

Start date: ASAP

Salary: 30-35 p/h

Contract: Full time

A college in St Albans 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

• 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 pay
• Potential 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 exciting step in your career!

Join Us

To register your interest please apply through this advert or call 0121 200 3224 or email [e-mail] 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.

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