At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach carpentry and joinery to students, guiding them in their career paths.
- Company: Join the Trafford & Stockport College Group, a community-focused educational institution.
- Benefits: Enjoy 54 days annual leave, generous pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while sharing your passion for carpentry.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery and teaching experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Hours: 24.5 hours per week. Permanent. Part Time
Salary Scale: £24,513.30-£34,836.90 Pro-Rata (£35,019-£49,767 Full Time Equivalent)
Pension Contribution: 28.68%
Location: Stockport Campus
The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer to join the Construction Built Environment and Sustainability team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.
About The Role:
Primarily you will be working with a range of students at Level 1 and Level 2 on full-time study programmes, and potentially with Level 2 Apprentices. You may also be required to support delivery of multi-trade construction skills and maintenance operations qualifications. You will be expected to provide students with an effective foundation to start their careers in a construction setting, with the intent to guide students into their specific chosen progression pathway. With a level 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery you will teach across all modules on our level 1-3 courses. You will teach full time students and apprentices working on the apprenticeship standards. This role will require you to deliver high quality, learner-focused education, providing a quality learning experience for our students. You will be required to develop the curriculum and implement teaching and learning strategies that enable our students to succeed and thrive in their chosen subject area.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified carpenter/joiner with significant industry experience in both site carpentry and bench joinery. Experience of working across other trades would be extremely valuable, for example in property maintenance or renovation work. Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people in an educational setting and hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (Certificate in Education), although NQT (Non-Qualified Teacher) status will be considered.
Exceptional Benefits Package:
- 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) FTE
- Generous company pension contribution of 28.68% FTE
- Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
- Tailored Professional Development plan
- Free onsite Parking
TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Lecturer - Carpentry and Joinery in Stockport employer: Central Sussex College
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. As a part-time Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery at the Stockport Campus, you will have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople while enjoying a flexible work schedule and access to resources that enhance your teaching practice.
