Lecturer - Carpentry & Joinery (Apprenticeships)

Dn Colleges Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme (Adequate)

Bookable annual leave + bank holidays

In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Job summary

Dn Colleges Group in Doncaster, UK is seeking a motivated Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer to deliver practical and classroom-based training for apprentices. You will assess competence in the workplace and support learners to complete their apprenticeship and progress into sustainable employment.

Experience in training, coaching or assessing apprentices or a strong desire to develop these skills is essential. GCSEs and safeguarding commitments are required, with opportunities to further teaching

Qualifications

• Carpentry & Joinery qualification or substantial industry experience.
• Experience training, coaching or assessing apprentices preferred.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging on- and off-the-job training to Carpentry & Joinery apprentices.
• Assess apprentices against apprenticeship standards in training and workplace settings.
• Provide constructive feedback to support progress and achievement.
• Work closely with employers to monitor apprentice development and contribute to progress reviews.
• Prepare learning materials and assessment activities in line with awarding body and funding requirements.
• Support apprentices in preparing for End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop and learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and team activities.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Training & Assessment

Education

Carpentry & Joinery qualification or significant industry experience

Job description

We are looking to appoint a motivated and skilled Carpentry & Joinery professional to join our Construction team, delivering training and assessment to apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity to pass on your trade knowledge, support learners in the workplace, and help shape the next generation of skilled craftspeople.

Working with apprentices, you will deliver practical and classroom-based training, assess competence in the workplace, and support learners to successfully complete their apprenticeship and progress into sustainable employment. If you are an experienced industry professional looking to move into education, we will support you to achieve relevant teaching and assessing qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging on- and off-the-job training to Carpentry & Joinery apprentices

Assess apprentices against apprenticeship standards in both training and workplace settings

Provide constructive feedback to support progress and achievement

Work closely with employers to monitor apprentice development and contribute to progress reviews

Prepare learning materials and assessment activities in line with awarding body and funding requirements

Support apprentices in preparing for End Point Assessment (EPA)

Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop and learning environment

Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and team activities

A recognised qualification in Carpentry & Joinery or significant relevant industry experience

Experience of training, coaching or assessing apprentices, or a strong desire to develop these skills

Up-to-date vocational knowledge of carpentry and joinery

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity and inclusive learning.

Why Join Us?

• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing Date: 29th September

Lecturer - Carpentry & Joinery (Apprenticeships) Doncaster, UK