Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer: Shape the Next Gen of Trades

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Fully funded teaching qualifications

Modern facilities and workshops

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd seeks a Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our education team. You will teach practical carpentry, joinery and timber technology, guiding learners through assessments and safety standards in a college setting.

You will mentor apprentices toward EPA readiness, designing engaging lessons that fuse traditional hand skills with contemporary site practices. Experience in FE and a valid teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS) or willingness to work toward one.
• Strong communication, patience and a genuine drive to inspire learners in the trades.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Timber technology

Workshop safety

Health & safety compliance

Lesson planning

Mentoring

End-Point Assessment preparation

Education

Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd seeks a Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our education team. You will teach practical carpentry, joinery and timber technology, guiding learners through assessments and safety standards in a college setting.

You will mentor apprentices toward EPA readiness, designing engaging lessons that fuse traditional hand skills with contemporary site practices. Experience in FE and a valid teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one is preferred.