Hands-On Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer

Think FE; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE is recruiting a Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer for a college in Northamptonshire. You will deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching in Carpentry and Joinery from Level 1 to Level 3, planning lessons that connect theory with practical trade skills.

You will assess students’ work, provide constructive feedback, monitor attendance and progress, and maintain safe working practices in the workshop while helping learners build the skills and confidence employers look for.

Qualifications

• Teaching ability and willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Strong communication to explain techniques clearly to learners of varying ability.
• Commitment to workshop safety and student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching in Carpentry and Joinery (Levels 1–3).
• Plan lessons that connect theory with hands-on skills.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor attendance and progress, helping learners stay on track.
• Maintain safe workshop practices and support students in building employable skills.

Skills

Teaching ability

Clear communication

Workshop safety

Education

Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Think FE is recruiting a Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer for a college in Northamptonshire. You will deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching in Carpentry and Joinery from Level 1 to Level 3, planning lessons that connect theory with practical trade skills.

You will assess students’ work, provide constructive feedback, monitor attendance and progress, and maintain safe working practices in the workshop while helping learners build the skills and confidence employers look for.