Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

37 days pro rata annual leave

8 pro rata bank holidays

Wellbeing days

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site gyms

Discounts on retail, tech, travel, etc

Cycle-to-work scheme

Funded qualifications and CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College and University Centre in Bath is seeking a part-time lecturer to join the carpentry and joinery teaching team. The role involves teaching and assessing learners at several levels through practical workshop and classroom lessons, preparing them for industry and apprenticeships.

This permanent post is 22.5 hours per week with support available if you do not yet hold a teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Level 3 carpentry and joinery qualification or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check including the children's barred list
• Teaching or assessor qualification preferred (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners in carpentry and joinery at a range of levels
• Deliver practical and classroom-based lessons
• Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships and further progression
• Maintain a safe, professional workshop and learning environment
• Support learners' confidence, skills and trade-ready knowledge

Skills

Practical carpentry background

Education

Level 3 carpentry and joinery or equivalent

Job description

This lecturer post sits in the carpentry and joinery teaching team at Wiltshire College and University Centre. The work centres on teaching and assessing learners at several levels through practical workshop and classroom lessons, preparing them for industry and apprenticeships. It is a permanent part-time role of 22.5 hours a week, suited to someone with trade experience who may not yet hold a teaching qualification, as support is given. A Level 3 carpentry and joinery qualification or equivalent, and enhanced DBS checks, are required.

What the job involves

• Teach and assess learners in carpentry and joinery at a range of levels
• Deliver practical and classroom-based lessons
• Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships and further progression
• Maintain a safe, professional workshop and learning environment
• Support learners' confidence, skills and trade-ready knowledge

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in carpentry and joinery or equivalent

Experience

• Strong practical background in carpentry, joinery or related construction roles

Skills & knowledge

• Current knowledge of industry standards and practices

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
• Online presence review for shortlisted candidates

Nice to have

• Teaching or assessor qualification

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 37 days pro rata annual leave plus 8 pro rata bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days, including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Free on-site gyms at multiple campuses
• Discounts on retail, tech, travel, leisure, meals and beauty services
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Funded qualifications and dedicated CPD