Assessor – Carpentry & Joinery in Shrewsbury

Full-time (37 hours per week). Full year.

Permanent.

Based at London Road campus.

Are you an experienced carpenter, teacher or assessor with a strong background in both site carpentry and architectural joinery?

Shrewsbury College is looking for a passionate professional to join our expanding apprenticeships team, working closely with apprentices and employers across Shropshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing college that has been graded Outstanding by Ofsted and recently recognised as a Top 10 Large Employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in education, staff wellbeing, and career development.

In this rewarding role, you’ll support the development of the next generation of skilled tradespeople, helping them achieve excellence in their craft.

You’ll work within a dynamic and supportive environment, making a real impact in vocational education and industry.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in site carpentry and architectural joinery
• A commitment to high standards and learner success
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable but not essential

The college achieves excellent student outcomes and enjoys outstanding financial health.

The college was inspected in March 2025 and judged to be ‘Outstanding’. As a result of continuing growth in student numbers we are looking to recruit outstanding colleagues who share our student centred ethos and commitment to excellence.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect staff to share this commitment.

As an employer we are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical, financial, social and mental health of all our staff.

An enhanced DBS Check will be required for all the above posts, which are exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 and related amendments.

As an equal opportunities employer, Shrewsbury College welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We actively encourage and support applications from disabled candidates.

Where applicants meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will offer an interview whenever practicable in line with the terms of being a Disability Confident employer.