Trainer Assessor/Lecturer – Carpentry and Joinery

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd. is seeking a Trainer Assessor/Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery to deliver and assess workplace-based learning across the North West. You will blend in-house delivery with visits to employers’ premises to help learners achieve apprenticeship standards.

You will plan training, develop learning materials, and coordinate with candidates and supervisors to keep assessments on track, offering guidance throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Assessor Award or TAQA required.
• Trade level in Carpentry/Joinery with relevant delivery/assessment background.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Training, supporting and assessing students on workplace programmes to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Planning and preparing training documentation to support direct and online delivery.
• Liaising with candidates and workplace supervisors to arrange visits, either in college or on employers' premises.
• Producing individual training, learning and assessment plans.
• Providing individual and group training and support in line with relevant specifications.
• Administering tests in college or on employers' premises as appropriate.
• Providing advice, guidance and feedback on the training and assessment process.

Skills

English level 2

Maths level 2

Industry experience

Assessment delivery

Education

Assessor Award (D32/33, A1 or TAQA)

Trade qualification in Carpentry/Joinery

Level 3 qualification or above in relevant trade area

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Trainer Assessor/Lecturer – Carpentry and Joinery

Dovetail Ref: 192362

FE & HE Up to £46,000 per annum Permanent mid Level 19 October 2026

Job Description

Trainer Assessor/Lecturer – Carpentry and Joinery

Full Time | Permanent | 35 Hours per Week

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum

Are you an experienced carpenter or joiner looking to move off the tools and pass your trade skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

We're recruiting a Trainer Assessor/Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery on behalf of a further education provider in the North West. You'll train, support and assess students on workplace programmes, combining in-house delivery with visits to employers' premises to help learners achieve their apprenticeship frameworks and standards.

You’ll plan and prepare training documentation to support both direct and online delivery, and work closely with candidates and workplace supervisors to keep assessments on track and convenient for everyone involved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Training, supporting and assessing students on workplace programmes to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Planning and preparing training documentation to support direct and online delivery.
• Liaising with candidates and workplace supervisors to arrange visits, either in college or on employers' premises.
• Producing individual training, learning and assessment plans.
• Providing individual and group training and support in line with relevant specifications.
• Administering tests in college or on employers' premises as appropriate.
• Providing advice, guidance and feedback on the training and assessment process.

What We’re Looking For

• An Assessor Award (D32/33, A1 or TAQA)
• A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant trade area
• Minimum Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths (GCSE A–C or equivalent)
• Recent and relevant industry or occupational work/training experience
• Experience of assessing qualifications in the workplace, such as NVQs

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching or training qualification, such as the Level 3 Award in Education & Training or PTLLS, or a willingness to work towards one within 12 months

If you're ready to bring your carpentry and joinery expertise into a training role and help shape the next generation of tradespeople, we'd love to hear from you.

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• Level 3 qualification or above in relevant trade area
• Level 2 English (GCSE A-C or equivalent)
• Level 2 Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent)
• Recent and relevant industry or occupational work/training experience
• Experience of assessing qualifications in the workplace (NVQs)