Carpentry Lecturer

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

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Carpentry & Joinery Further Education fe college

Levels: Level 3 NVQ City & Guilds

Also teaches: Timber Technology Workshop Safety

Job Description

Shape the Next Generation of Craftspeople | Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking to step off the tools and pass your knowledge on to the next generation? Or an established FE Lecturer searching for your next challenge?

We are seeking a passionate Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to join our trade faculty. You will play a pivotal role in teaching practical skills, workshop safety, and theory to ambitious apprentices and full-time learners working toward industry-recognized qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds).

What You'll Do

• Teach practical carpentry, joinery, and timber technology in workshop and classroom environments.
• Guide students through level-appropriate assessments, trade standards, and health & safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices preparing for their End-Point Assessment (EPA) and entry into the industry.
• Design engaging lesson plans that connect traditional hand skills with modern site practices.

What We're Looking For

• Trade Experience: Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent site/bench experience).
• Teaching Experience: A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS) or a willingness to work toward one with our support.
• Mindset: Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine drive to inspire young trade professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays and pension scheme.
• Professional Development: Fully funded teaching qualifications if you are making the transition from site to college.
• Modern Facilities: Access to well-equipped workshops and modern machinery.

What's on Offer

• Bank holidays
• Fully funded teaching qualifications
• Access to well-equipped workshops and modern machinery

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

• Level 3 NVQ/Advanced Craft in Carpentry & Joinery
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS) or willingness to work toward one
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fully funded teaching qualifications
• Access to well-equipped workshops and modern machinery

Skills & Qualifications

Carpentry Joinery Timber technology Workshop safety Health & safety compliance Lesson planning Mentoring End-Point Assessment preparation

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