Teacher - Carpentry (Apprentices)

East Sussex College Group; Cardenden; On-site; GBP 24,500 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FE salary

Generous annual leave & pension

Funding for teaching qualifications &/

Job summary

East Sussex College Group is seeking a Site Carpentry teaching professional to join the Construction team at Ore Valley Campus. The role includes delivering carpentry teaching to apprentices on Wednesdays and Fridays, plus completing work-based assessments on flexible days.

You’ll support learners through progress reviews, evidence gathering and EPA preparation, ensuring a high-quality apprenticeship aligned to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and/or assessing apprentices is desirable.
• Familiarity with EPA requirements for the Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship Standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Site Carpentry teaching to apprentices on Wednesdays (Year 2 – sitebased carpentry) and Fridays (Year 1 – sitebased carpentry).
• Complete work-based assessments for apprentices across two additional flexible days.
• Support learners with progress reviews, evidence gathering and EPA preparation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high-quality apprenticeship experience aligned to industry standards.

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry

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 an experienced Site Carpentry professional to join our Construction team at Ore Valley, supporting apprentices through high-quality teaching and work-based assessment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, working with motivated learners and a supportive curriculum and apprenticeship team.

• This exciting role will include:
• Delivering Site Carpentry teaching to apprentices on:

• Wednesdays (Year 2 – sitebased carpentry)
• Fridays (Year 1 – sitebased carpentry)

• Completing work-based assessments for apprentices across two additional flexible days, planned around teaching delivery
• Supporting learners with progress reviews, evidence gathering, and preparation for End-Point Assessment (EPA)
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure a high-quality apprenticeship experience aligned to industry standards

• If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:
• Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry
• Ideally at least 5 years’ industry experience, demonstrating occupational competence
• Experience teaching and/or assessing apprentices, either on a 1:1 basis or in group settings
• Familiarity with EPA requirements for the Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship Standard
• 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.

Whilst this role will initially be for a of 4 days until July, then 2 days until September initially; there is scope for there to be a continued role for next academic year.

• Closing date: 21st August 2026
• Interview Date: W/c 24th August 2026

College location:

Based at our Ore Valley Campus.

Annual salary:

Circa £30,000 - £42,000 FTE - £24,500 - £34,000 Based on 30 hours. (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours:

Part Time – 30 Hours / 52.14 Weeks - Fixed term until initially Dec 2026.

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.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.