Temporary Lecturer - Carpentry & Joinery

New College Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

New College Lanarkshire is seeking a Temporary Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery for their Motherwell Campus until June 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong practical background and qualifications in the field, contributing to curriculum development and teaching. This full-time position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Broad practical experience in Carpentry & Joinery.
• Post-qualified industry work experience is required.
• Experience in delivering and developing Further Education curriculum is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and development of the curriculum area.
• Work within a team setting and independently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Education

HNC level (SCQF level 7)

Teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Motherwell Campus Enterprise Way Motherwell, ML1 2TX

Salary: £40,170 - £48,357 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Advert

TEMPORARY LECTURER – CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Motherwell Campus

Temporary until June 2026

35 hours per week

To supplement our existing staff team within the Department of Construction Trades Technology, we would welcome applications from those interested in the above-mentioned subject area.

With a broad demonstrable practical experience in the relevant discipline, you will have the skills necessary to support the teaching and development of the curriculum area, hold a recognised industry qualification and have post qualified industry work experience.

You should be qualified to HNC level (SCQF level 7) or an equivalent level of qualification (eg Advanced Craft etc) in the named discipline or an appropriate field. Possession of a teaching qualification, and assessor or verifier units would be advantageous, and ideally you will have experience in delivering and developing the Further Education curriculum.

An effective communicator and a highly motivated individual, you will have a passion for the subject and the ability to work to deadlines both within a team setting, and on your own.

Closing date for applications: Friday 1 st August 2025 at 4:30pm