At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Carpentry & Joinery through engaging lessons.
- Company: Join a respected educational institution dedicated to shaping future carpenters.
- Benefits: Up to £22,061 salary, generous holidays, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on diversity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on the next generation while enjoying a better work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Carpentry Joinery and strong practical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 28750 £ per year.
Location: Trowbridge
Salary: Up to £22,061 per year, plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £3,000 pro rata
Are you an experienced Carpentry Joinery professional looking to take the next step? Or do you hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of carpenters and joiners? If you’re ready to share your expertise, enjoy a healthier work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future industry talent, this is the opportunity for you. Join our client and bring your trade knowledge to a respected teaching team where your real-world experience truly matters.
What We Offer
- Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 22.5 hours per week
- Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
- Outstanding Benefits:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme – plan confidently for the future
- Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 pro rata bank holidays
- College Closure Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7 support
- Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
- Lifestyle Discounts – retail, tech, travel and leisure offers
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
- Professional Development – funded qualifications and dedicated CPD
- Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair beauty services, and local attraction offers
A secure and supported role — designed to help you build a long, fulfilling career.
What You’ll Do
- Teach and assess learners in Carpentry Joinery at a range of levels
- Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based lessons
- Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships, and future progression
- Maintain a safe, professional workshop and learning environment
- Support learners’ confidence, skills, and trade-ready knowledge
What You’ll Bring
- A Level 3 qualification in Carpentry Joinery (or equivalent)
- Strong practical background in carpentry, joinery, or related construction roles
- Current knowledge of industry standards and practices (Teaching qualifications are welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work!)
Why Become a Lecturer?
- Share the skills you’ve gained — while gaining:
- A better work-life balance
- Stability that site work can’t always provide
- A rewarding career where your impact lasts a lifetime
Keep your passion for the trade alive — without the heavy physical demands or unpredictable hours. Empower the future of the construction industry.
If you’re ready for a secure, meaningful, and exciting career move, we’d love to welcome you to the team.
Closing Date: 28/06/26
Please note: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 28th June 2026
Shortlist date: 29th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery employer: Iris Recruitment
Join a supportive and dynamic teaching environment in Trowbridge, where your expertise in Carpentry and Joinery will inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. With outstanding benefits such as a generous holiday allowance, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this role offers a fulfilling career path that balances work and life effectively. Embrace the chance to make a lasting impact while enjoying a secure and rewarding position within a respected educational institution.
