Carpentry Technician & Workshop Mentor

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension

Annual Leave

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loan

Gym access

Discount Portal

Restaurant discounts

Career development

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in West London is seeking an experienced Carpenter or Joiner to support lecturers by preparing and delivering practical lessons, and to help learners develop carpentry skills. You’ll maintain workshops, tools and equipment to a high standard, supervise safe workshop use, and encourage learners to progress toward further study, employment or apprenticeships.

This permanent, full-time role offers a stable college environment with opportunities for growth, professional

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience within carpentry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and support learners.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Previous teaching experience is not essential; key is industry knowledge and ability to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers with the preparation and delivery of practical lessons.
• Assist learners across different levels to develop their carpentry skills.
• Maintain carpentry workshops, tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Support the safe and effective use of workshop facilities.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to learners during practical activities.
• Help ensure health and safety procedures are followed across the workshop.
• Support learners working towards further study, employment and apprenticeships.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivating learners

Organisational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Dovetail and Slate in West London is seeking an experienced Carpenter or Joiner to support lecturers by preparing and delivering practical lessons, and to help learners develop carpentry skills. You’ll maintain workshops, tools and equipment to a high standard, supervise safe workshop use, and encourage learners to progress toward further study, employment or apprenticeships.

This permanent, full-time role offers a stable college environment with opportunities for growth, professional