CARPENTRY LECTURER

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two excellent pension schemes

Brilliant holiday package

Free onsite parking

Fully equipped gym access

Spa and Salon treatments discounts

Job summary

John Ruskin College is seeking an inspirational Carpentry Lecturer to join the Construction department and deliver teaching and learning to Carpentry students across Levels 1–3. You will work with the Director of Learning and the team, sharing industry knowledge, driving improvement, and supporting apprentices in-house.

The successful candidate must hold a full teaching qualification (PGCE, DTTLS or Cert ED), be qualified to teach up to Level 3 in Carpentry, and have teaching and industry

Qualifications

• Hold a full teaching qualification (PGCE, DTTLS or Cert ED).
• Be qualified to teach up to Level 3 in Carpentry.
• Have teaching experience (ideally FE Level 1–3).
• Have industry experience and experience delivering Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and learning to Carpentry students across Levels 1–3.
• Act as personal tutor and course leader for Level 2 students.
• Promote attendance and participate in team meetings.
• Teach apprentices in house and assess students’ work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Apprenticeships delivery

Carpentry Level 3 teaching

Education

Full teaching qualification

Job description

Carpentry Lecturer

Job Type

Teaching

Job Category

Construction

Employment Basis

Established (salaried), Established (salaried), Established (salaried)

Location

John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range

£29,373 - £41,718 (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)

Closing Date

28/08/2026

Documents

• Introduction from the Principal.pdf (PDF, 156.25kb)
• OSC Corporation Competency Framework 2019.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
• Carpentry Lecturer JDPS.pdf (PDF, 165.39kb)

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Carpentry Lecturer to join our Construction department. In this exciting role you will have responsibility for delivering teaching and learning to our Carpentry students across levels 1 - 3. Working closely with the Director of Learning, Programme Manager and the rest of the Construction team, you will have the chance to share your Carpentry industry knowledge and skills with learners to help them achieve at the highest level as well as driving continuous improvement within the College. You will act as a personal tutor and course leader for Level 2 students, promote attendance, participate in team meetings and contribute to the planning, development and review activities within your subject area. You will also teach apprentices in house and be required to assess students work.

The Successful Candidate Must

• Hold a full teaching qualification (such as a PGCE, DTTLS or Cert ED)
• Be qualified to teach up to Level 3 in Carpentry
• Have teaching experience (ideally within F,E teaching Level 1 to Level 3)
• Have industry experience
• Have experience delivering Apprenticeships

A certificate/award in Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance is also desirable but not essential. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus' are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.