Variable Hours Lecturer in Carpentry

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 21,476 - 35,793; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

TPS teachers' pension contribution

Eye test

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle to work

Staff development

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a part-time Carpentry lecturer to join the Adult Vocational team at the Stroud Campus. The role focuses on delivering Level 2 site carpentry and supporting learners in achieving progression.

You will monitor progress, stay updated with industry developments, and ensure compliance with quality, safeguarding and health and safety practices. Applications close 29th July 2026, interviews on 14th August 2026.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in site carpentry.
• Teaching or assessor qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Excellent communication skills and a learner-focused attitude.
• Passionate about the future of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching in site carpentry skills.
• Monitor learner progress, support achievement, and encourage progression into further training or employment.
• Keep up to date with developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure adherence to SGS’s Quality Management systems, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety practices.

Skills

Industry experience in site carpentry

Teaching or assessor qualification

Excellent communication skills

Learner-focused attitude

Education

Teaching or assessor qualification

Job description

Role Information

Reference: REQ001490

Location: Stroud Campus

FTE Salary: Up to £35,793.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: 0 hour contract, fixed term until 31st August 2027

Working Hours: Part time, 2 evenings a week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy an aTOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

We have an exciting role of Carpentry lecturer within our Adult Vocational team to deliver our Level 2 site carpentry course!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching in site carpentry skills.
• Monitor learner progress, support achievement, and encourage progression into further training or employment.
• Keep up to date with developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure adherence to SGS’s Quality Management systems, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety practices.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Industry experience in site carpentry.
• A teaching or assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication skills and a learner-focused attitude.
• Passionate about the future of the construction industry.

Please apply online by: 29th July 2026

Expected Interview Date: 14th August 2026

If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 16:30 & Friday 08:30 - 16:00