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South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic

Generous Annual leave 25 days + 8 bank

Two weeks leave at Christmas closedown

Extensive professional development

Flexible working practices

My Lifestyle discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme

TOTUM card access

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking a Carpentry lecturer within its Adult Vocational team to deliver Level 2 site carpentry courses. Plan and teach high-quality sessions two evenings per week, monitor progress, and support learners toward further training or employment.

The role requires industry carpentry experience, a teaching or assessor qualification (or willingness to work toward one), and a passion for construction education within a supportive college environment.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in site carpentry.
• A teaching or assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication skills and a learner-focused attitude.
• Passionate about the future of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching in site carpentry skills.
• Monitor learner progress, support achievement, and encourage progression into further training or employment.
• Keep up to date with developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure adherence to SGS’s Quality Management systems, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety practices.

Skills

Industry experience in site carpentry

Excellent communication

Learner-focused

Passionate about construction

Education

Teaching or assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Company: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

FTE Salary: Up to £35,793.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: 0 hour contract, fixed term until 31st August 2027

Working Hours: Part time, 2 evenings a week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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 contribution of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (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
• 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, GCSE’s 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/

We have an exciting role of Carpentry lecturer within our Adult Vocational team to deliver our Level 2 site carpentry course!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching in site carpentry skills.
• Monitor learner progress, support achievement, and encourage progression into further training or employment.
• Keep up to date with developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure adherence to SGS’s Quality Management systems, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety practices.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Industry experience in site carpentry.
• A teaching or assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication skills and a learner-focused attitude.
• Passionate about the future of the construction industry.

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College