Carpentry Skills Coach

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Yorkshire and the Humber is seeking a permanent Carpentry Skills Coach to join the team. You will coach, assess and mentor carpentry apprentices, delivering sessions on employer premises and in the workshop.

Manage a caseload and track progress to ensure timely qualification outcomes. The role requires substantial hands-on carpentry experience, a Level 3 qualification, and a valid driving licence with willingness to travel to learner and employer sites.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 qualification in carpentry and joinery.
• Substantial hands-on industry experience.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to learner and employer sites.
• Desirable: Assessor qualification.
• Desirable: Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Delivering coaching, mentoring and assessment to carpentry apprentices in line with awarding body standards.
• Conducting regular workplace assessments to evaluate practical skills and competence.
• Supporting learners through portfolio preparation and evidence gathering towards their qualifications.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback and setting targeted action plans to support progression.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress on electronic portfolio systems.
• Liaising with employers to coordinate assessment visits and monitor workplace support.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

Level 3 carpentry and joinery qualification

Job description

Carpentry Skills Coach

Permanent

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Salary: £33,000- 36,000 per annum

Are you an experienced carpenter looking to pass your trade on to the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a training provider as a Carpentry Skills Coach, supporting learners and apprentices working towards their carpentry and joinery qualifications. You'll coach, assess and mentor learners both on employer premises and in the workshop, helping them build the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in industry.

You'll manage a caseload of learners, tracking their progress and working closely with employers to ensure strong outcomes and timely achievement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering coaching, mentoring and assessment to carpentry apprentices in line with awarding body standards.
• Conducting regular workplace assessments to evaluate practical skills and competence.
• Supporting learners through portfolio preparation and evidence gathering towards their qualifications.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback and setting targeted action plans to support progression.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress on electronic portfolio systems.
• Liaising with employers to coordinate assessment visits and monitor workplace support.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in carpentry and joinery
• Substantial hands-on industry experience
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel to learner and employer sites

Desirable (but not essential):

• An assessor qualification
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one

If you're ready to pass on your trade and help shape the next generation of carpenters, we'll love to hear from you.