Carpentry Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited in London is seeking a Carpentry Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching and practical sessions to students pursuing carpentry and joinery careers. The role combines industry expertise with classroom and workshop delivery, with a permanent contract.

You will plan lessons, assess learners, and support apprentices toward NVQ and City & Guilds, with training provided for those moving from industry, including mentoring and ongoing development to thrive in education.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in carpentry and joinery, or equivalent site or bench experience
• Significant industry experience within carpentry and joinery
• Level 2 English and maths
• Desirable teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS)
• Assessor qualifications (A1/CAVA)

Responsibilities

• Teaching practical carpentry and joinery skills, workshop safety and underpinning theory to learners at a range of levels
• Guiding students through level-appropriate assessments and trade qualifications, including NVQ and City & Guilds
• Mentoring apprentices preparing for their End-Point Assessment and entry into the industry
• Designing lesson plans that connect traditional hand skills with current site practice

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Teaching

Mentoring

Lesson planning

Education

Carpentry & joinery qualification (Level 3)

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS (Desirable)

Assessor qualifications (A1/CAVA)

Job description

Carpentry Lecturer

Permanent

Location: London

Salary: 33,425 - 46,618 per annum

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking to step off the tools and pass your skills on to the next generation of tradespeople?

About the Role

An education provider in London is seeking a Carpentry Lecturer to join its team, delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to students working towards careers in carpentry and joinery. This is a permanent role, offering the chance to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and workshop.

You'll plan and deliver engaging lessons and practical sessions that reflect current trade standards and site practice, supporting learners to build the technical skills and wider knowledge they need to progress into employment or further study.

If you're moving from industry rather than a teaching background, you'll be well supported: fully funded teacher training, mentoring and ongoing development are available to help you succeed in an education setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching practical carpentry and joinery skills, workshop safety and underpinning theory to learners at a range of levels.
• Guiding students through level-appropriate assessments and trade qualifications, including NVQ and City & Guilds.
• Mentoring apprentices preparing for their End-Point Assessment and entry into the industry.
• Designing lesson plans that connect traditional hand skills with current site practice.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in carpentry and joinery, or equivalent site or bench experience
• Significant industry experience within carpentry and joinery
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and maths
• A genuine passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DTLLS)
• Assessor qualifications (A1/CAVA)

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Dovetail and Slate Limited.