Inspiring Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Trainer

The East Kent Colleges Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Trainer in Carpentry and Joinery to deliver high-quality training and assessment for apprentices and work closely with employers to ensure industry-standard outcomes.

The role focuses on guiding learners from core skills to competence, delivering practical and theoretical sessions, and providing meaningful feedback to support progression and End-Point Assessment readiness. Collaboration with teams across EKC Group is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience and knowledge within Carpentry and Joinery.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Willing to work towards assessor/QA qualifications (e.g., D34, V1) with support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical training in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Support apprentices to develop required skills, knowledge and behaviours.
• Assess learners' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Work with employers to ensure training reflects industry standards.
• Monitor and record apprentice progress to keep learners on track for qualifications.
• Support apprentices through their programme towards End-Point Assessment.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment for apprentices.
• Collaborate with curriculum and apprenticeship teams.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery expertise

Learner engagement

Communication

Education

Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, or CAVA)

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Trainer in Carpentry and Joinery to deliver high-quality training and assessment for apprentices and work closely with employers to ensure industry-standard outcomes.

The role focuses on guiding learners from core skills to competence, delivering practical and theoretical sessions, and providing meaningful feedback to support progression and End-Point Assessment readiness. Collaboration with teams across EKC Group is essential.