Teacher of Carpentry & Joinery

Derby College; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Derby is seeking a Teacher of Carpentry and Joinery to provide outstanding learning experiences and prepare students for future careers. Ideal candidates should possess relevant industry experience and a Level 3 qualification. The role offers fixed hours and various employee benefits, including 49 days holiday and membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Benefits

49 days holiday

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Discounts on railway season tickets

Free Microsoft Office

Discount at onsite nursery

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have relevant industry experience.
• A minimum of Level 3 qualification in the subject is required.
• We will assist in achieving Qualified Teacher Status if you have industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide an outstanding learning experience through engaging teaching.
• Prepare students for the next phase of their lives.
• Deliver teaching to students across the East Midlands.

Skills

Industry experience in Carpentry and Joinery

Teaching abilities

Communication skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery

Job description

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Please note that priority will be given to internal DCG staff identified as 'At Risk' who can demonstrate recent and relevant experience, as well as the qualifications outlined in the person specification.

Derby College Group (DCG) supports employers across the local region and the UK by training learners who will become the workforce of the future. We are recruiting a Teacher of Carpentry and Joinery to join our Built Environment team based at our Roundhouse Campus in Pride Park, Derby. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to [email protected].

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to pass on your specialist knowledge and prepare our students for the next phase of their lives. Your focus will be providing an outstanding learning experience through engaging teaching, learning, and assessment. Colleagues who have recently joined us directly from industry and are new to teaching have found that they enjoy a better work-life balance due to fixed hours and less travel time.

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About you

You will ideally possess industry experience in the relevant field, along with a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the subject. Within this role, you will be pivotal to the success of the Built Environment provision delivering to students from across the East Midlands. If you are not a qualified teacher, no problem! We will help you achieve Qualified Teacher Status if you have industry knowledge.

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The Benefits

• 49 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days, pro rata)
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (also known as NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI, our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with the family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent regardless of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Our policies and procedures ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently during recruitment.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search of the preferred candidate will be conducted to identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore further. It is an offense to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies

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