Carpentry Skills Coach
Permanent
Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
Salary: £33,000- 36,000 per annum
Are you an experienced carpenter looking to pass your trade on to the next generation?
About the Role
You'll join a training provider as a Carpentry Skills Coach, supporting learners and apprentices working towards their carpentry and joinery qualifications. You'll coach, assess and mentor learners both on employer premises and in the workshop, helping them build the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in industry.
You'll manage a caseload of learners, tracking their progress and working closely with employers to ensure strong outcomes and timely achievement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering coaching, mentoring and assessment to carpentry apprentices in line with awarding body standards.
- Conducting regular workplace assessments to evaluate practical skills and competence.
- Supporting learners through portfolio preparation and evidence gathering towards their qualifications.
- Providing clear, constructive feedback and setting targeted action plans to support progression.
- Maintaining accurate records of learner progress on electronic portfolio systems.
- Liaising with employers to coordinate assessment visits and monitor workplace support.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in carpentry and joinery
- Substantial hands-on industry experience
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel to learner and employer sites
Desirable (but not essential):
- An assessor qualification
- A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
If you're ready to pass on your trade and help shape the next generation of carpenters, we'll love to hear from you.
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Carpentry Skills Coach 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.
