Carpentry Skills Coach & Mentor for Apprentices

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

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.