Lecturer Carpentry

Whc Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on a Friday

Job summary

West Herts College in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a full-time Carpentry Lecturer to share industry knowledge with the next generation. The role involves teaching and assessing learners across Level 1 and 2 qualifications, as well as adult part-time and apprenticeship programmes, across Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses.

Candidates with strong carpentry experience and a willingness to train are invited; teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential as training is provided, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering carpentry theory and practicals.
• Ability to teach across Level 1 and 2 qualifications.
• Experience with apprenticeship programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess carpentry learners across Level 1 and 2 qualifications.
• Deliver practical and theory-based sessions across Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses.
• Support students to achieve industry standards and progression.

Skills

Carpentry industry knowledge

Lecturing experience

Curriculum delivery

Assessment experience

Education

Teaching qualification desirable

Assessor/IQA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Full Time Lecturer Carpentry (cross college)

Company: West Herts College

Salary: £46,137.16 to £50,638.34 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Summary

Are you a qualified Carpentry Lecturer or do you have excellent experience in the carpentry industry? If so, this could be the role for you.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to work in an educational setting, sharing knowledge and skills with the next generation to ensure our students are prepared for the world of work and qualified to industry standards.

The Schools of Construction, at our Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses, are looking for full or part time Lecturers who can use their industry knowledge to help our budding Carpenters excel within practical and theory environments.

The successful candidate may be teaching and assessing young adults across Level 1 and 2 qualifications as well as adult part-time and apprenticeship programmes. Our Carpentry courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge and professional expertise of the industry and work closely with employers to develop students and their own skills.

As well as the relevant skills and industry standard qualifications in carpentry, we are looking for individuals with an enthusiasm for helping people of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential. Holding a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as training can be provided. Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would also be advantageous but can be gained as part of your role with us if you do not hold these.

The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026. This role will be based across our Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses.

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill.

• We have a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing [e-mail].

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.