Teacher - Carpentry

East Sussex College Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FE salary

Generous annual leave

Pension

Funding for teaching qualifications

Career development

Job summary

East Sussex College Group is seeking an experienced carpentry professional to teach across full-time study programmes and provide work-based assessment. Based at the Ore Valley Campus, the role involves delivering practical and theory-based sessions and supporting learners to progress into employment or further study.

The post is part-time (18.5 hours per week) with a salary circa £31,000–£43,000 FTE; actual pro rata figures are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industry experience in carpentry or construction.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of carpentry.
• Passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
• Experience in teaching, training or assessing is desirable.
• Willingness to pursue teacher development and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Carpentry teaching across full-time study programmes.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based lessons.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress to employment or further study.
• Monitor learner progress and implement strategies to support outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills

Carpentry

Industry experience

Teaching potential

Education

Level 2 Carpentry qualification

Level 3 Carpentry (desirable)

Job description

• Are you looking for a role where you can pass on your carpentry skills to the next generation?
• Do you want a varied role that combines teaching with real-world, work-based assessment?

We’re looking for experienced carpentry professionals who are interested in thisrewarding opportunity to make a real difference, working with motivated learners and a supportive curriculum and apprenticeship team.

• This exciting role will include:

• Delivering high-quality Carpentry teaching across a range of full-time study programmes.
• Planning and delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that develop learners' technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and prepare for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.
• Monitoring learner progress and implementing effective strategies to support achievement and positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment and contribute to curriculum development.

• If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• A Level 2qualification in Carpentry or a related construction discipline. (Level 3 desirable.)
• Ideally at least 3-5years' industry experience, demonstrating occupational competence within the carpentry and construction sector.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of carpentry and current industry practices.
• A passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
• Previous teaching, training or assessing experience is desirable; however, applications are welcomed from industry professionals looking to transition into education.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of learner experience and achievement.
• For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We can offer teacher development and qualifications to support your success in teaching

• Closing date: 15th October 2026
• Interview Date:w/c 19th October 2026

College location: Based at our Ore Valley Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £31,000 - £43,000 FTE (Actual Circa £15,500 - £21,500.)

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: 18.5 Hours / 52.14 Weeks (Wednesday and Thursday availability with other hours tbc.)

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.