Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer: Inspire the Next Gen

Dovetail and Slate; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance & pension

Fully funded teaching qualifications

Modern facilities & workshops

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our trade faculty. You will teach practical carpentry, joinery, and timber technology in workshop and classroom, guiding students through assessments and health & safety standards.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent, plus a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one; A1/CAVA are desirable.

Qualifications

• Trade experience: Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent experience.
• Teaching qualification required or willingness to work toward one with our support.
• Assessments qualifications (A1/CAVA) desirable.
• Mindset: strong communication, patience, and drive to inspire young trades.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical carpentry, joinery, and timber technology in workshop and classroom.
• Guide students through level-appropriate assessments, trade standards, and safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices for End-Point Assessments (EPA) and industry entry.
• Design engaging lesson plans connecting traditional hand skills with modern site practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Inspire learners

Education

NVQ/Advanced Craft Carpentry & Joinery

Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our trade faculty. You will teach practical carpentry, joinery, and timber technology in workshop and classroom, guiding students through assessments and health & safety standards.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent, plus a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one; A1/CAVA are desirable.