Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Chesterfield College; Tapton; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery to teach various courses from Levels 1 to 2. The successful candidate will require a Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade and experience in the construction industry. The role offers a salary of £21,734 - £39,886 per annum, with opportunities for additional benefits. The position involves teaching in workshops and classrooms, fostering a passion for the trade among students.

Benefits

51 days paid holiday

Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits package

Healthcare plan

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least Level 2 qualification in an associated trade such as Brickwork, Plastering, Joinery or Painting and Decorating.
• Varied experience working in the construction industry.
• Willingness to work towards teacher training qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 1 to 2 programmes in Carpentry & Joinery.
• Conduct multi-skill construction courses in workshops and classrooms.
• Train the next generation of construction workers.

Skills

Passion for subject

Experience in construction

Teaching skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in associated trade

Possession of teacher training qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Chesterfield College

Chesterfield, S41 7NG

£21,734 - £39,886 per annum (up to £48,290 with flexible benefits)

(37 hours per week/52 weeks per year)

51 days paid holiday per year

Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

• Other pension and holiday options are available under a flexible benefits package

Chesterfield College is an outstanding place to work and has superb staff benefits including a voucher discount scheme, cycle to work, healthcare plan, free annual flu jabs and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

For further details of our staff benefits, please visit the college website's working-for-us page.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and energetic professional to join the Construction team at Chesterfield College. The new team member will be required to teach on a range of programmes from Levels 1 to 2 in Carpentry & Joinery, along with multi skill construction courses in both workshops and classroom environments. Applicants should have at least a Level 2 qualification in an associated trade (Brickwork, Plastering, Joinery or Painting and Decorating) and varied experience working in the construction industry.

The successful candidate will have a passion for their subject and a desire to train the next generation of construction workers. Possession of a teacher training qualification would also be an advantage as would a relevant assessor award. However, a willingness to work towards these qualifications would be acceptable.

To apply for this role, please visit our website at the college's careers page.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Closing Date: 05 January 2026

Interview Date: 12 January 2026

An offer of employment at Chesterfield College will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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