Carpentry and Joinery Skills Coach
Temporary | Contract
Location: the West Midlands
Are you an experienced carpenter or joiner ready to pass your trade on to the next generation?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in the West Midlands as a Carpentry and Joinery Skills Coach, supporting apprentices and learners as they work towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll bring your own site experience into the role, combining practical coaching with the assessment that underpins it.
You'll work with learners of varying levels and abilities, helping them build the technical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to complete their qualification and progress in the trade.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out workplace and on-site assessments of learners' practical skills, competence and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Guiding learners through the preparation and submission of their portfolios and workplace evidence.
- Providing constructive, timely feedback and setting clear action plans so learners progress towards their qualification milestones.
- Maintaining accurate assessment records and tracking learner progress.
- Liaising with employers and tutors to coordinate assessment visits and review apprentice development.
- Taking part in internal quality assurance and standardisation activity to maintain awarding body standards.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A Level 3 qualification or equivalent in carpentry and joinery, or a related construction discipline
- Significant industry experience in carpentry and joinery
- An assessor qualification
Desirable (but not essential):
- A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
- Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths
Shape the next generation of tradespeople
If you're ready to step back from the tools and help learners build a career in the trade, we'd love to hear from you.
Carpentry and Joinery Skills Coach (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
