Lecturer Carpentry and Joinery

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Occupational health support

Counselling services

Specsavers eye test vouchers

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Part Time Lecturer A - standard in Construction to deliver Level 2 and 3 lessons, assess work, and support students' progress. You will act as Personal Tutor, contribute to open evenings, and coordinate courses across departments.

You’ll bring a carpentry or related qualification, GCSEs, and a teaching qualification or be working towards one, plus confidence with IT and ILT to enhance the learning experience for our students across campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering practical carpentry/Joinery and related subjects at Level 2/3.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons and provide constructive feedback.
• Willingness to work towards teaching qualifications if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 2 and 3 for construction students.
• Mark work, provide feedback, and monitor progress.
• Provide pastoral support as a Personal Tutor when required.
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives.

Skills

Carpentry/Joinery knowledge

IT & ILT fluency

Teaching delivery

Student support

Lesson planning

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C or equivalent)

Job description

Lecturer A - standard

At Wigan & Leigh College, our lecturers help students reach their full potential. We know Great People. Change Lives.

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026
Department: Construction
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Wigan & Leigh College
Compensation: £31,699 - £42,540 / year

Lecturer A - standard

At Wigan & Leigh College, our lecturers help students reach their full potential. We know Great People. Change Lives.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 2 and 3 to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they’ll need for their future careers
• Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide our students on how they can improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
• Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance
• Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps
• Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment

What you'll bring

• Degree or vocational qualification in Carpentry, Joinery or a related area
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during your probationary period
• Teaching qualification, or you're willing to work towards one with our support
• Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that you’re excited to share with students
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our student's experience

What You're Like

• Student-focused, you take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
• Organised, you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
• Adaptable, you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
• Collaborative, you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
• Reflective, you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice

Essentials

• You'll need an enhanced DBS check which we'll complete for you if you're successful
• You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• You can travel across our sites
• You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college

Why work with us?

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role)
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech)
• Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments
• Leadership pathways
• Support to gain teaching qualifications

If you've worked in the trade, have high standards and want to pass those on, this is the role for you.

Attention FE teachers: You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of £2,000-£6,000 if you teach subjects like construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years. This applies if you're in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend at least 50% of your time teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses. Find out more.