Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 43.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Golden hello payment

Pension contributions

52 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Health scheme

Training & development opportunities

Teaching & Learning coaches for new?st

Remission first year in post

On-site restaurant

Free tea/coffee

Descrizione del lavoro

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery to deliver high-quality teaching to Level 1–3 students and apprentices. The role requires joinery qualifications and relevant industrial experience, with potential progression towards Level 5 teaching qualifications.

The position is part-time (22.2 hours) located in Newcastle, with responsibilities including preparation, assessment, and development of learning materials.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 3 in carpentry/joinery and relevant industrial experience.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to train for one.
• Well organised with ability to manage peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

Mansioni

• Teach Carpentry & Joinery up to Level 3, focusing on Levels 1–3 for 16–18 learners and apprentices.
• Prep, marking, monitoring progress, reporting, and development of flexible learning materials.

Conoscenze

NVQ Level 3

Teaching qualification (PGCE) or ready

Organisation

Communication

Formazione

Level 5 teaching qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

LECTURER IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Part-time position available (22.2 hours)

Location: Newcastle

Salary Range: £32,136- £42,848 pro rata depending on skills and qualifications

Benefits: May also be eligible for up to a £6,000 (pro rata) 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?

• Employer Pension contributions .
• 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.

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.