Study Programme Lead - Carpentry

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abingdon seeks a dedicated Study Programme Lead for Carpentry. This position involves managing programme delivery and assessment, supporting students, and ensuring high-quality curriculum standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching carpentry and a strong commitment to student success. The role offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain a teaching qualification.
• Experience in carpentry or relevant subjects is essential.
• Strong organisation and pastoral skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead course planning and delivery for carpentry.
• Monitor student progress and conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate internal verification and monitor assignment quality.

Skills

Teaching qualification (or willingness to gain)

Experience teaching carpentry or related subjects

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (or willingness to gain)

Job description

Study Programme Lead – Carpentry

Salary: £44,558 – £49,294 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per Annum: 52

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day

Location: Abingdon Campus

Contract type: Permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Study Programme Lead/Lecturer in Carpentry to take ownership of our carpentry programmes. This role involves leading the planning, delivery, assessment, and quality assurance of the curriculum, while supporting students throughout their academic journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage carpentry course planning, delivery, and assessment.
• Monitor and support student progress across full study programmes.
• Conduct tutorials, academic reviews, and performance management meetings.
• Coordinate internal verification and ensure assignment quality.
• Maintain accurate course data and student records.
• Support work experience and industry placements.
• Contribute to enrolment, induction, and advisory boards.

Essential Requirements

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to gain one).
• Experience teaching carpentry or related subjects.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and pastoral skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to learner success.
• Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (or willingness to gain).

Desirable

• BTEC Lead Internal Verifier experience.
• Post-16 teaching experience.
• Level 2 IT qualification (or willingness to gain).
• Experience working with employers and industry partners.

EEO Statement

Abingdon and Witney College values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Safe Recruitment Practices

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search, including checking Google main results feed and the 'News' and 'Images' tabs. We will check for any publicly available information that suggests a candidate may not be suitable to work with children or vulnerable people or could damage the college’s reputation. This includes inappropriate posts, comments or images, discriminatory comments, or evidence of drug or alcohol misuse.

Application Closure

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before the posted closing date.