Carpentry Lecturer / Assessor

Abingdon and Witney College; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday schemes

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College is seeking an experienced Carpenter/Joiner educator to deliver practical and theory-based training at the Bicester Campus. You will assess apprentices, support their progression, and contribute to high-quality learning aligned with industry standards.

The role requires delivering workshops, maintaining strong employer links, and promoting professional behaviours and skills among learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
• Significant industry experience within Carpentry and Joinery.
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of techniques, materials and regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience assessing apprentices in the workplace or willing to work towards an assessor qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to employer premises.
• Enthusiasm for developing others and sharing professional expertise.
• Passion for inspiring and training the next generation of skilled carpenters and joiners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based training to Carpentry & Joinery apprentices in workshop and classroom.
• Carry out workplace assessments and reviews to support learners.
• Deliver on-site training and assessment of Carpentry & Joinery provision.
• Support learners to develop workplace behaviours such as punctuality, teamwork and professionalism.
• Monitor learner progress, provide feedback and ensure timely qualifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to support apprentices.
• Contribute to a positive professional learning environment reflecting industry standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high-quality provision and learner outcomes.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery expertise

Industry experience

Communication

Assessing experience

Driving licence

Enthusiasm

Teaching passion

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: Up to £49,294 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Location: Bicester Campus

Contract type: Permanent

Weeks per annum: 52

Start date: December

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking to pass on your skills to the next generation? Or are you an established Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer or Assessor seeking a new opportunity in a high-quality training environment?

Whichever you consider yourself, it would be great to hear from you.

The Bicester Construction Skills Centre is designed specifically for apprentices, existing tradespeople, and employers. It offers a professional environment that feels much more like a workplace than a traditional college. Supported by modern workshops, industry-standard machinery, and state-of-the-art facilities, our Carpentry & Joinery provision delivers high-quality training to apprentices and adult learners, helping them develop the skills employers value most.

You’ll be joining a small, enthusiastic, and highly committed team that genuinely understands the construction industry and is passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based training to Carpentry & Joinery apprentices both in the workshop and classroom environments.
• Carry out workplace assessments and reviews to support learners in achieving their apprenticeship standards.
• Deliver on-site training and assessment of full-cost Carpentry & Joinery provision.
• Support learners to develop essential workplace behaviours, including punctuality, teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
• Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and ensure timely achievement of qualifications.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers to support apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Contribute to a positive, professional learning environment that reflects current industry practices and standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high-quality provision and learner outcomes.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from both experienced industry professionals and qualified lecturers/assessors.

Essential

• Qualified to Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent industry-recognised qualification).
• Significant industry experience within the Carpentry and Joinery sector.
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry techniques, materials, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience assessing apprentices in the workplace or a willingness to work towards an assessor qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to employer premises.
• Enthusiasm for developing others and sharing professional expertise.
• A passion for inspiring and training the next generation of skilled carpenters and joiners.

Desirable

• Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent).
• Experience teaching or assessing in a post-16 education or apprenticeship environment.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment requirements.

Why Work with us

• generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days)
• continued professional development
• flexible working options
• corporate gym membership
• cycle/tech scheme
• much more

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.