Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Protocol Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with a college in Hartlepool to recruit a Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer. You will deliver practical and theory lessons to Level 1 students, developing hands-on skills and industry knowledge in a supportive college setting.

The role suits an experienced carpenter or trainer transitioning into education, with a focus on health and safety, student assessment, and progression toward qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience within Carpentry & Joinery or the wider construction industry.
• Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience (desirable but not essential).
• A recognised Carpentry & Joinery qualification.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Carpentry & Joinery lessons to Level 1 learners.
• Teaching practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.
• Maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
• Promoting industry standards, health and safety, and best practice throughout all sessions.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery experience

Teaching experience

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Carpentry & Joinery qualification

Job description

Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Location: Hartlepool

Hours per week: 18 hours

Schedule: Monday to Thursday

Are you a skilled Carpentry & Joinery professional with a passion for developing the next generation of tradespeople?

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a college seeking a dedicated Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to deliver engaging and practical lessons to Level 1 students. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lecturer or industry professional looking to transition into education and make a lasting impact on learners beginning their construction careers.

The Role

You will be responsible for teaching and supporting Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery students, helping them develop the practical skills, technical knowledge, and confidence required to progress within the construction industry.

• Delivering engaging Carpentry & Joinery lessons to Level 1 learners.
• Teaching both practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.
• Maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
• Promoting industry standards, health and safety, and best practice throughout all sessions.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience within Carpentry & Joinery or the wider construction industry.
• Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience (desirable but not essential).
• A recognised Carpentry & Joinery qualification.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for supporting and inspiring young people.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements within workshop environments.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to shape future trades professionals.
• Supportive college environment with excellent facilities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunity for longer-term or permanent employment.

If you are an experienced Carpenter, Joiner, Trainer, Assessor, or Lecturer looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.