Carpentry Tutor / Apprenticeship Tutor

Madigan Gill Ltd; Littledean; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MadiganGill are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join a college in Cinderford, GL14, to teach and mentor Carpentry apprentices and help them develop practical skills on real site projects.

No teaching qualification is required to apply; we will support you through the relevant Further Education teaching qualification, DBS checks will be arranged, and ongoing professional development will be provided. This is a great move away from full-time site work, passing knowledge to the next generation.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry background with site experience.
• Ability to pass knowledge to learners.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Willingness to gain teaching qualification.
• Experience mentoring or supervisory roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring Carpentry apprentices
• Delivering classroom-based and practical carpentry training
• Sharing knowledge from working on construction sites
• Delivering a structured scheme of work
• Teaching theory-to-site applications
• Supporting practical training and development
• Teaching safe working practices and health & safety
• Helping apprentices develop carpentry and joinery skills
• Teaching construction methods, materials and correct use of tools and equipment
• Supporting apprentices with measuring, setting out, cutting and installation
• Helping apprentices understand drawings, specifications and construction techniques

Skills

Carpentry experience

Construction site experience

Communication skills

Mentoring/teaching ability

Patience and approachability

Education

Teaching qualification desirable but not essential

Tools

Carpentry tools knowledge

Joinery techniques

Job description

Carpentry Tutor / Apprenticeship Tutor

MadiganGill are looking for an experienced Carpenter to join a college in Cinderford, GL14, helping to teach and mentor Carpentry apprentices.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Carpenter who wants to move away from full-time site work and pass their knowledge, skills and experience on to the next generation.

You do not need a teaching qualification to apply. We will support you through the relevant qualification to teach in Further Education, and we will arrange the required DBS checks.

The Role:

• Teaching and mentoring Carpentry apprentices
• Delivering classroom-based and practical carpentry training
• Sharing your knowledge and experience from working on construction sites
• Delivering a structured scheme of work
• Teaching apprentices how classroom theory applies to real site situations
• Supporting practical training and development
• Teaching safe working practices and construction health & safety
• Helping apprentices develop their carpentry and joinery skills
• Teaching construction methods, materials and correct use of tools and equipment
• Supporting apprentices with measuring, setting out, cutting and installation
• Helping apprentices understand drawings, specifications and construction techniques

What We're Looking For:

• Strong Carpentry background and genuine construction site experience
• Good knowledge of carpentry and joinery techniques
• Experience working with a range of tools, materials and construction methods
• Someone who can confidently pass their knowledge and experience on to young people
• Good communication and people skills
• Patient, approachable and confident personality
• Ability to deliver a structured scheme of work
• Previous teaching, training, mentoring or supervisory experience would be an advantage
• Teaching qualification desirable but not essential

Carpentry experience is more important than teaching experience. We are looking for someone with the practical knowledge and personality to teach apprentices what working on a real construction site is actually like.

Job Details:

Location: Cinderford, GL14
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Negotiable
Days: Negotiable
Contract: Permanent or contract considered - permanent preferred
Term Time: Option to work term-time only or work throughout the year
Start: ASAP

Full support will be provided to gain the relevant Further Education teaching qualification.