Carpentry Tutor

YMCA Thames Gateway Group; West Kingsdown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a part-time Carpentry Tutor to support 16-19 year olds with SEND in West Kent toward City & Guilds Construction and Carpentry Level 1 qualifications.

The successful candidate will be patient, flexible, compassionate, with a sense of humour and a desire to make a difference. Relevant qualifications and experience above Level 1 in Construction, Carpentry or Multi-Skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications and experience above Level 1 in Construction, Carpentry or Multi-Skills.
• Experience working with 16-19 year olds with SEND or similar support needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Carpentry tuition to 16-19 year olds with SEND toward City & Guilds Construction and Carpentry Level 1.
• Support learners to engage with education and develop practical skills.
• Work as part of a friendly YMCA team to provide patient and flexible tutoring.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Compassion

Sense of humour

Education

Level 2+ Construction/Carpentry

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Carpentry Tutor to join our friendly team in West Kent training 16-19 year olds with SEND to gain their City & Guilds Construction and Carpentry Level 1 qualifications. The successful candidate will be patient, flexible, compassionate, with a sense of humour and a desire to make a difference to young people who have struggled to engage with mainstream education. Must have relevant qualifications and experience above Level 1 in Construction, Carpentry or Multi-Skills.

Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us. As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline. Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.

Summary Of Job Profile

• Contract Type: Fixed Term/Part Time
• Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, Mondays & Thursdays, Term Time Only
• The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: PT Carpentry Tutor Job Description 2026.pdf

Additional Information:

Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.

YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check. At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010). We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.