Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Newcastle And Stafford Colleges Group; Leek; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension contributions

52 days annual leave pro rata

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Health-related benefits

Training & Development opportunities

Teaching & Learning Coaches for New St

Remission provided for first year

On site restaurant

Free morning tea/coffee

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) seeks a part-time Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery in Leek. You will teach across Levels 1–3, with a focus on 16–18 students and apprentices, and contribute to assessment and curriculum development.

The role requires joinery qualifications and industrial experience; you may work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification and Assessor/Verifier awards. 34 teaching weeks per academic year and a generous benefits package accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject with recent industrial experience.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to train for one.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 teaching qualification and Assessor/Verifier awards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Carpentry & Joinery to Levels 1–3, primarily 16–18 full-time students and apprentices.
• Deliver outstanding teaching, learning, preparation and assessment; develop flexible learning materials.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Teaching communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

PGCE or equivalent

Level 5 teaching qualification

Assessor/Verifier awards

Job description

Careers | Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Reference: AUG20260060

Expiry date: 2026-09-13 22:30:00.000

Location: Leek

Benefits: Teachers' Pension Scheme & 37 days annual leave pro rata (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)

Part-time position available (29.6 hours)
Location: Leek
Salary Range: £29,067- £42,848 pro rata depending on skills and qualifications
Benefits: May also be eligible for up to a £6,000 golden hello payment
34 teaching weeks per academic year
Supporting/Payment of Teaching Qualification

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery. Candidates should have joinery qualifications with appropriate industrial experience and be competent to teach and assess up to Level 3 in that area. Responsibilities will include delivering outstanding teaching & learning to students, principally at Levels 1 to 3, as well as the associated responsibilities for preparation and assessment. Candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, a Level 5 teaching qualification and Assessor/Verifier awards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions.
• Up to 52 Days Annual Leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure)
• Cycle to Work 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.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 13th September 2026

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.