Carpentry Teacher

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our Construction team at Guildford College. If you have both hands-on industry experience and a passion for teaching, we would love to hear from you!

This is a full-time (37 hours per week), permanent position based at our Guildford campus. We are offering a competitive salary of up to £43,869 per annum, and may consider a hard-to-fill supplement, depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

As a Carpentry Teacher, you will inspire and develop the next generation of skilled professionals. Your enthusiasm and knowledge will help shape students futures and prepare them for successful careers in the construction industry. The Construction Faculty has a strong track record of delivering high-quality vocational Carpentry courses, with a clear focus on employability. We achieve this through excellent industry partnerships and a teaching team made up of experienced professionals. We offer well-established and highly successful, professionally accredited Carpentry programs.

• Hold a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry
• Have extensive industry experience
• Be passionate about training and developing the next generation of Carpenters
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Be a team player, keen to contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment

Experience in further education, distance learning, or apprenticeship delivery is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry
• Extensive industry experience
• Passion for training and developing the next generation of Carpenters
• Strong organisational and time management skills

What Activate Learning offers to new Teaching staff

• Comprehensive induction: a mandatory three-day induction programme, plus a one-day Introduction to Teaching session covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.
• Wellbeing resources and development opportunities through our in-house L&D team.
• Flexible benefits including eye tests, health plan options, generous annual leave, and hybrid/term-time working where applicable.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the right to interview, appoint and close adverts is reserved. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education

Industries

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