Lecturer - Carpentry

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring educational institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Carpentry to join its dynamic Department of Construction. This role involves designing and delivering Plumbing courses tailored to diverse learners, ensuring high-quality teaching and assessment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in student development, providing tutorial support and maintaining strong industry connections. With a modern and energetic environment, this opportunity offers generous benefits, including extensive holiday entitlement and professional development support, making it an excellent choice for those dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension schemes

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan

Free annual flu vaccination

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Exclusive discounts at high street stores

Employee assistance via free counselling

Discounted or fully funded college courses

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality teaching across Plumbing programmes.
• Ability to develop teaching materials and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Maintain industrial links and pursue professional development.

Skills

Industry experience in Carpentry and Construction

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to deliver inspirational teaching

Commitment to student success and development

Education

Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in Carpentry

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Lecturer in Carpentry to join our dynamic Department of Construction. This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver Plumbing courses to a diverse range of learners, in both practical and theoretical settings. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's development, provide tutorial support to students, and undertake administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching and assessment across Plumbing programmes.
2. Ensure all teaching aligns with awarding body requirements to promote student achievement.
3. Develop and maintain teaching materials, including handouts, assignments, and electronic resources.
4. Prepare Schemes of Work and Schemes of Assessment.
5. Carry out moderation, assessment, and verification processes.
6. Provide tutorial guidance, track student progress, and communicate feedback to learners, parents/guardians, and employers.
7. Maintain industrial links and pursue professional development within the Plumbing and Construction sector.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Industry experience in the Carpentry and Construction sector.
• A minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in Carpentry.
• Ability to deliver inspirational teaching to learners of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to student success and development.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Experience in assessing and verifying vocational qualifications.
• Familiarity with integrating core skills such as Maths and English into vocational learning.

We are a large and inspiring centre of learning with sites in Cambridge and Huntingdon, offering outstanding facilities and a reputation for excellence. Our environment is modern, energetic, and interactive.

We value our staff highly, as they are key to transforming lives. Our investment has been recognized with an Investors in People Gold accreditation.

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement: 42 days for teaching staff, 35 days for management, 27 days for support staff, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Contributory pension schemes: TPS 28.68%, LGPS 23.5%.
• Free gym membership and discounted classes.
• Discounted college courses.
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services.
• Free annual flu vaccination and Eye Care Scheme.
• Free on-site parking with EV charging.
• Exclusive discounts at high street and online stores.
• On-site restaurants, retail outlets, and coffee shops including Costa and Starbucks.
• Employee assistance via free telephone counselling.
• Staff development opportunities.
• Discounted or fully funded college courses.
• 10% discount at The Park Restaurant.

Job Details:

• Type: Full-time
• Salary: Up to £41,782 per year