Lecturer in Carpentry

West Herts College; Watford; 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 Watford invites applications from qualified Carpentry Lecturers or experienced carpenters transitioning to education. The role supports teaching across Level 1/2 and adult apprenticeship programmes, combining practical and theory delivery to prepare students for industry standards.

The position is part of the Schools of Construction, based across Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses, with full or part-time options and a supportive, upskilling culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry teaching or industry expertise in carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across Level 1 and 2 qualifications as well as adult part-time and apprenticeship programmes.
• Deliver carpentry courses with emphasis on practical and theory environments.
• Contribute to student development by working with employers to build skills and industry readiness.

Skills

Carpentry teaching

Industry experience

Job description

Lecturer in Carpentry

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £46,137.16 to £50,638.34

Contract: Permanent

Employer: West Herts College

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 30th 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.

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

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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.