Lecturer in Carpentry/Construction

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking a Lecturer in Carpentry/Construction to join their Stroud Campus. The role involves teaching and supporting students in achieving construction qualifications, with a focus on hands-on experience in the industry. The college offers a competitive salary, outstanding professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment for educators to thrive.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Policies

Discounted Shopping Benefits

Access to Health and Wellbeing Resources

Free Car Parking

Subsidised Onsite Catering Services

Qualifications

• Minimum of L2 Carpentry qualification required.
• At least 5 years experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to work within HE/FE environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to Level 1 and 2 learners.
• Support students with industry placements in construction.
• Prepare and mark administrative work associated with pedagogic tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

Level 2 Carpentry qualification

Job description

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SGS has an exciting opportunity at our Stroud Campus!

Lecturer in Carpentry/Construction

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001273
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £39,495.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects from business to sport, construction to media, GCSEs and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to utilise your trade skills in a new environment? Keen to share your knowledge and industry experience in a rewarding career in education? Helping to shape the future of the next generation of construction professionals. Many of our students go on to gain employment or an apprenticeship within the construction industry.

You should have a minimum of a L2 Carpentry qualification and at least 5 years experience of working extensively within construction industry as this is essential for this role.

You will be part of a thriving and exciting construction team delivering engaging lessons to level 1 and 2 learners who are undertaking the carpentry and construction qualifications. They will be completing industry placement within the construction sector and you will be supporting with equipping them for this experience.

If you are new to teaching we can support your journey into education providing an introductory course in education at level 3 (The Level 3 AET) to help start your teaching journey. We can also support you to undertake higher levels of teaching qualifications.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To undertake all forms of pedagogic work which will include classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, open and distance learning courses and student placements.
• To ensure the associated organisational and administrative work, preparation and marking is undertaken.
• To undertake an annual teaching workload of contact hours for category A duties of 828 maximum (pro rata for part-time) as detailed in the College workload agreement.
• Personal tutor to number of students offering support, target setting and pastoral support. Sign posting to wellbeing and other support services
• To deliver an exceptional learner experience through outstanding teaching and assessment
• Develop relationships with local stakeholders to enhance partnership working for our learners

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to L2 (Carpentry) or equivalent or have substantial relevant subject experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Working within a HE/FE environment
• Industry experience in the construction industry is essential for this role
• A knowledge of construction working, standards and practices, especially Health and Safety
• Enthusiastic team player approach
• Want to help contribute to training the next generation of construction professionals
• Critical thinking to help encourage questioning and discuss in a classroom environment
• Understands the diverse backgrounds and needs of students

Please apply online by: Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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