Carpentry Lecturer / Assessor - Bath College

Jobtrain; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Teachers Pension

Continued Professional Development

Laptop Salary Sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Private Healthcare

Refer a Friend £500

Free parking

Job summary

Bath College is seeking an Unqualified/Qualified Lecturer to deliver high-quality wood occupation apprenticeships, including classroom and workshop theory and practical teaching, on-site employer-based assessments, and reviews to meet industry standards.

The role involves managing a caseload of workplace-based apprentices, ensuring apprenticeship success rates meet college targets, and contributing to ongoing development and TAQA requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (Grade C or above).
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in carpentry/joinery.
• TAQA Assessor Award commitment within 12 months.
• L5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Full UK Driving Licence and use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide induction, assessment, training, coaching, teaching and assessment to apprentices on college and workplace programmes.
• Teach, assess, support, advise and assist apprentices during training.
• Deal with queries when supervising apprentices.
• Participate in the promotional and marketing aspects of the college.
• Undertake initial assessment of apprentices and assist in action planning.

Skills

Driving licence

TAQA Assessor Award

Level 2 English & Maths

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery

L5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Application Details:

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.

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 the external link for the 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 the external link 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

About Bath College:

Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.

Please email [e-mail] or call us on 01225 312191 for any questions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.