Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension contributions

Up to 52 Days Annual Leave pro rata

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Health-related benefits

Training and Development opportunities

Remission in first year

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) invites applications for a Carpentry & Joinery teacher to cover the full range of the department up to Level 3, with a focus on 16–18 full-time learners and apprenticeship pathways. You will be responsible for preparation, marking, monitoring progress, and developing flexible learning materials to support learners’ success.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject, a teaching qualification (or willingness to train), and the ability to

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject.
• Has a teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to train for one.

Responsibilities

• Teach Carpentry & Joinery across Level 1–3 for 16–18 full-time students.
• Prepare, mark, monitor student progress, and prepare reports.
• Set and mark examination papers; develop flexible learning materials.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject

Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

To teach Carpentry & Joinery across the full range of the department's provision up to Level 3 with a clear focus principally on 16-18 full-time students at Level 1, 2 and 3 along with the development of learners on an apprenticeship pathway.

Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Qualified to NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject and has recent and extensive industrial experience

Has a relevant teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to train for one

To be well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

Able to communicate effectively with students and peers.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's ?staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' ?teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and ?teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions
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• Up to 52 Days Annual Leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Electric vehicle scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.