Instructor/Technician in Carpentry [Ref: CC0852]

Chichester College; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community educational institution in Chichester seeks an Instructor/Technician in Carpentry to support teaching staff and prepare workshops. This hands-on role involves maintaining equipment and preparing timber, targeted at students aged 14 and above. Offering a pro-rata salary of £25,582 - £25,683 for a part-time position, the institution provides generous benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family-friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, able to teach practical skills.
• Willingness to train and adapt to new teaching methods.
• Ability to manage workshops for diverse student age groups.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in preparing workshops and materials.
• Plan and implement maintenance of equipment and machines.
• Prepare timber as per course requirements.

Skills

Hands-on teaching

Workshop preparation

Maintenance and repair skills

Job description

As our Instructor/Technician in Carpentry, you will provide support to teaching staff in preparing workshops and materials for lessons in Carpentry. This role includes planning and implementing maintenance and repair of equipment and machines, as well as using our machine workshop to prepare timber as per course requirements. Training will be provided as required.

This is a hands-on role with a clear purpose - equipping young talent with the skills to thrive in the construction industry. Our package offers stability, growth, and a balanced lifestyle, with a reliable, salaried income and fixed hours. You'll enjoy a modern campus, ample annual leave, and the option to purchase extra holiday time.

Our student ages range from 14 to adult, and this role gives you the opportunity to help people learn new skills and develop themselves into construction professionals of the future. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements, and our roles are designed with adaptability in mind.

The salary for this role is pro rata of £25,582 - £25,683 per annum, working 22 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. We offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days.
• Discount schemes, including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel, and onsite facilities.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Continuous professional development opportunities, including development days, funded apprenticeships, and access to other courses and activities.

We welcome applications from individuals looking to begin their career in carpentry or share their skills and expertise with the next generation of Carpenters.