Carpentry Lecturer /Assessor

Bath College; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Pension scheme (Teachers Pension)

Continuing Professional Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare

Free parking at Radstock

Job summary

Bath College seeks a permanent, full-time lecturer to deliver a wood occupation apprenticeship programme, combining classroom and workshop theory with practical teaching.

You will carry out on-site employer-based assessment and reviews for apprentices in both architectural joinery and site carpentry, ensuring standards meet Bath College quality expectations and End-Point Assessment criteria to merit or distinction.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• NVQ Level 3 in carpentry/joinery required or equivalent.
• TAQA Assessor Award to be completed within 12 months.
• L5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide induction, assessment, training, coaching and teaching to apprentices.
• Teach and assess apprentices at college and in the workplace.
• Address apprentice queries during supervision.
• Support college marketing and promotions related to apprenticeships.
• Carry out initial assessment and assist in action planning.

Skills

English level 2

Maths level 2

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery

TAQA Assessor Award (within 12 months)

L5 Teaching Qualification (or willing to work towards)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: APP - Apprenticeships Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Radstock, England

Reporting To: John Harvey

Compensation: £30,348.15 - £40,015.50 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Unqualified Lecturer Salary (P25-P27 £30,348.15 - £32,186.70)

Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £32,186.70 - £40,015.50)

Exceptional candidates with the right skills and aptitudes may be eligible to receive an additional industry expertise uplift as part of the wider benefits of being a Bath College employee.

Key purpose: To work with the Apprenticeship Manager to deliver a high-quality wood occupation apprenticeship programme including classroom and workshop theory and practical teaching. As well onsite (employer based) assessment and reviews in both architectural Joinery and Site Carpentry to all apprentices, that meets Bath College quality expectations, that prepares apprentices in both knowledge, skills and behaviours that meet the needs of the industry, the Apprenticeship Institute and End-Point Assessment criteria to a merit or distinction standard.

Manage, review, assess and train a caseload of apprentices who are based in the workplace and are currently undertaking Apprenticeships. To ensure that the success rates of apprentices are at or above the level set by the College.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide induction, assessment, training, coaching, teaching and assessment to apprentices who are undertaking Apprenticeship Programmes and supporting qualification(s)
• Teach, asses, support, advise and assist apprentices during their training both at college and in the workplace.
• Deal with queries when supervising apprentices.
• Participate in the promotional and marketing aspects of the college.
• Undertake initial assessment of apprentices and assist in the apprentice actions planning

Please see attached for full job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Level 2 (e.g. GCSE) English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in a carpentry/joinery discipline.
• Assessor to demonstrate a commitment to complete the TAQA Assessor Award within a 12-month period.
• L5 teaching qualification or equivalent(or willingness to work towards) Full UK Driving Licence and use of own vehicle.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock