Lecturer - Carpentry

About the role

This role is for a September 2025 start. Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview, so apply soon to not miss out!

Interested about teaching in FE but new to the sector? Check out this webpage to find out more about what it takes and the support on offer.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Carpentry lecturer to join our team. You will be teaching students of varying abilities – from Level 1 to Level 3. You will work closely with the Curriculum Manager on the expansion and development of the department, helping to deliver the highest quality education for every student. With your valuable industry experience, you will help inspire the next generation of skilled experts, supporting people from all backgrounds to achieve their career and life ambitions. You will also play a key role in promoting the courses across the Construction curriculum area, taking part in marketing events and sharing your experiences as a Carpenter.

Skills and Experience

For this role you need to have proven experience in teaching and/or relevant industry experience. You must have achieved a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent) – and be a qualified FE teacher (or be willing to work towards this). You need to have great communication skills – able to articulate clearly and confidently to class groups, in an engaging way. You will also need efficient administration skills to support good student record-keeping.

About us

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and about 1,000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs. Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state‐of‐the‐art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing and successful Multi‐Academy Trust with a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth. The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation, which supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region through a wide range of educational programmes and initiatives. With a combined turnover of around £100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
• Free Wifi access via Eduroam in over 10,000 locations worldwide
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in‐house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality‐assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop equity, diversity and inclusion. We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best‐practice information.

Equal opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident‐Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self‐disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‐offenders which is available upon request.