Lecturer in Carpentry

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Watford is seeking a Lecturer in Carpentry to teach and assess students in practical and theoretical carpentry courses. The ideal candidate will have relevant skills and qualifications in carpentry and a passion for helping students of all abilities succeed. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Qualified Carpentry Lecturer or significant industry experience.
• Desire to help students achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess young adults across Level 1 and 2 qualifications.
• Deliver Carpentry courses with practical emphasis.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team.

Skills

Relevant skills and industry-standard qualifications in carpentry

Enthusiasm for helping people of all ages

Education

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

Lecturer in Carpentry

Watford, Hertfordshire

From £44,362.66 to £48,690.72 depending on skills

Permanent

West Herts College

Overview

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 requirements. The School of Construction, at our Hemel Hempstead Campus, is looking for a lecturer to work either full-time or part-time using their industry knowledge to help our budding Carpenters excel within practical and theory environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess young adults across Level 1 and 2 qualifications as well as adult part-time and apprenticeship programmes.
• Deliver Carpentry courses with emphasis on practical and theoretical learning, working with employers to develop students and their skills.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute ideas to the role; participate in training and development to upskill.

Qualifications and requirements

• Relevant skills and industry-standard qualifications in carpentry.
• Enthusiasm for helping people of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential.
• Teaching qualification is desirable but not essential; training can be provided. Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would be advantageous but can be gained as part of the role if not held.

Benefits

• Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

Application

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 October; interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 20 October. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.