Lecturer in Carpentry

Chichester College Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

40 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group in Worthing is seeking a Lecturer in Carpentry to move from industry into education and help train the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

This part-time role focuses on delivering high-quality carpentry teaching, with opportunities to contribute to administration, reporting and student achievement. The college supports flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of carpentry.
• Time management and organisational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching activities in the curriculum area, ensuring a high quality of provision, in response to learners’ needs.
• Undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters.
• Take an active role in the achievement of high individual student retention and success rates, meeting or surpassing the relevant targets for each.

Skills

Industrial experience

Carpentry knowledge

Time management

Job description

Are you looking to step away from the unpredictability of site work and into a role where you can shape the future of construction?

We're offering a unique opportunity for a trade professional to step into a part-time teaching role and help train the next generation of skilled workers. This is more than your standard job - it's about passing on your expertise and making a lasting impact on young tradespeople.

As our Lecturer in Carpentry, you will:

• Undertake teaching activities in the curriculum area, ensuring a high quality of provision, in response to learners’ needs.
• Undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters.
• Take an active role in the achievement of high individual student retention and success rates, meeting or surpassing the relevant targets for each.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of carpentry.
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Our Staff Benefits

See attached job pack for further information.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Looking to get into teaching?

• We are always looking for people from industry to share their knowledge and expertise.
• We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options.