Carpentry Skills Coach: Train & Assess Apprentices

Dovetail and Slate; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Carpentry Skills Coach to support learners and apprentices working towards carpentry and joinery qualifications. You’ll coach, assess and mentor learners on employer premises and in the workshop, helping them build practical skills and confidence to succeed in industry.

You will manage a caseload, track progress, and work with employers to ensure strong outcomes and timely qualification achievement.

Qualifications

• Level 3 carpentry and joinery qualification or equivalent.
• Proven hands-on carpentry experience.
• Willingness to travel and hold a driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Assessment

Portfolio development

Communication

Education

Level 3 carpentry & joinery

Assessor qualification

Teaching qualification

Tools

Electronic portfolio systems

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Carpentry Skills Coach to support learners and apprentices working towards carpentry and joinery qualifications. You’ll coach, assess and mentor learners on employer premises and in the workshop, helping them build practical skills and confidence to succeed in industry.

You will manage a caseload, track progress, and work with employers to ensure strong outcomes and timely qualification achievement.