Lecturer - Carpentry & Joinery. Job in Stirling Education & Training Jobs

Forth Valley College; Stirling; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery to deliver high-quality teaching at its Stirling Campus. The ideal candidate should possess significant industrial experience and hold at least an HNC or equivalent in the discipline. This part-time position (0.4 FTE) offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching practices while supporting learners across various SCQF levels. The role is fixed-term until December 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience in Carpentry and Joinery systems.
• Ideally experience in further education or adult education.
• Current driving license for cross-campus work.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality learning and assessment materials.
• Deliver excellent teaching to a range of learners.
• Maintain a strong learner focus and develop new approaches.

Skills

Industry standards knowledge

Innovative teaching practice

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Education

HNC or Industrial Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lecturer - Carpentry and Joinery

Salary: 41,833 - 50,359

Contract: 0.4 FTE / 14 Hours (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Location: Stirling Campus

Fixed-term to December 2025

The Department of STEM & Construction wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Lecturer of Carpentry and Joinery to work with learners across SCQF levels 5 to 7.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality learning, teaching and assessment materials, and deliver excellent teaching to a range of learners in the college.
• Have thorough working knowledge of the current industry standards regarding Carpentry and Joinery services.
• Deliver training to others within the workplace or training organisation; work with others to develop new approaches to learning and teaching, making use of learning technologies while ensuring the curriculum is relevant and up-to-date.
• Contribute to the development of provision and enhance students' learning by providing specialist subject support.
• Maintain a strong learner focus.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to an appropriate level minimum HNC or Industrial Equivalent within the discipline area, with significant industrial experience in Carpentry and Joinery systems.
• Ideally, experience in further education or adult education; current driving license as the ability to work cross-campus will be required.
• Knowledge of current National Occupational Standards and qualifications in related subjects are essential.
• Recent experience of developing innovative teaching practice along with good organisational skills and evidence of appropriate ICT skills.

Additional Information

• We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We understand that individuals may have different needs and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• If any adjustments are required to be made, please contact . The college will work with each individual to identify and implement appropriate solutions to ensure you have a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate your skills and qualifications.

Closing date: 25 September 2025