Tutor of Carpentry and Joinery

York College; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

York College is seeking a Tutor of Carpentry and Joinery to engage with students and apprentices. This role offers a supportive environment for those transitioning from industry to teaching, with generous benefits including 57 days of annual leave and pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have industry experience and a Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

57 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Financial support for teacher training

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Industry experience and passion for developing students' employability skills.
• Support for developing teaching competences.

Responsibilities

• Work with full-time students and industry-based apprentices.
• Teach and deliver skills and knowledge.

Skills

English

Maths

Education

Level 3 in Site Carpentry

Level 3 in Bench Joinery

Job description

Tutor of Carpentry and Joinery

Ref:2425/137
Hours:37 hours per week
Salary:Up to £41,313per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications).

Plusgenerous benefits. These include:

• 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £7,000 over two years

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual with drive and enthusiasm who will relish the challenge of working with full time students and industry-based apprentices. The post would suit an appropriately qualified person looking for a first step from industry to a career in teaching, or an experienced tutor looking for career development.

*Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £42,738 - ask us for further details

About the person
Previous teaching experience is not essential. As a new member of our team you will be supported to develop the competences needed to teach and deliver your skills and knowledge to our students. You will be given a mentor, who will help to guide you day to day and to welcome you into our fabulous team.

If you are qualified to Level 3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery and have industry experience and a passion for developing students' employability skills, including English and Maths, then we would love to hear from you.

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website:www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ash Stokes, Assistant Director - Construction and Engineering at [e-mail] / 01904 770233

Important Notices
Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our websitewww.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacanciesand apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date:30th May 2025 (9am)
Interviews:9th June 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.