Tutor of Carpentry and Joinery

York College; York; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in York is seeking a qualified individual for a teaching role focused on Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery. The position offers the opportunity to develop teaching competences, support student employability skills, and a vibrant working environment. Salary up to £41,313 with excellent benefits including 57 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

57 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Financial support for teacher training

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery with industry experience.
• Passion for developing students' employability skills, including English and Maths.
• Open to both industry professionals and experienced tutors.

Responsibilities

• Develop the competences needed to teach and deliver your skills and knowledge to students.

Skills

Site Carpentry

Bench Joinery

Employability Skills Development

Education

Qualified to Level 3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery

Level 5 Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) preferred

Job description

Overview

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual with drive and enthusiasm who will relish the challenge of working with full time students and industry-based apprentices. The post would suit an appropriately qualified person looking for a first step from industry to a career in teaching, or an experienced tutor looking for career development.

Responsibilities

• Develop the competences needed to teach and deliver your skills and knowledge to our students. You will be supported to grow in this role and will be provided a mentor to guide you day to day.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery with industry experience.
• Passion for developing students\' employability skills, including English and Maths.
• Previous teaching experience is not essential; appropriate support will be provided to develop teaching competences.
• Open to both individuals seeking their first step from industry to teaching and experienced tutors seeking career development.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving York and North Yorkshire with a population of more than one million people. Each year we educate around 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult learners, and 400 higher-level students. Our education options span from entry level programmes through degrees, higher technical qualifications, and professional courses. Our apprenticeships cover levels 2 to 5 across various pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region and offer numerous A-Level subjects and vocational courses, including many T-Level pathways. We are part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT) to increase higher-level technical skills for employers. York College offers a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links, on-site parking, and full use of College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite and a brand-new gym.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £41,313 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications).
• Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£38,465) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) may be eligible for an enhanced salary of £42,738.
• 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures).
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme.
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) – up to £7,000 over two years.
• Plus generous other benefits.