At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and mentor Carpentry apprentices in both classroom and practical settings.
- Company: Join a supportive college environment focused on skill development.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and support for teaching qualifications.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work term-time only if preferred.
- Why this job: Share your carpentry expertise and shape the future of aspiring tradespeople.
- Qualifications: Strong carpentry background; teaching experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 34931 - 42693 £ per year.
MadiganGill are looking for an experienced Carpenter to join a college in Cinderford, GL14, helping to teach and mentor Carpentry apprentices. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Carpenter who wants to move away from full-time site work and pass their knowledge, skills and experience on to the next generation. You do not need a teaching qualification to apply. We will support you through the relevant qualification to teach in Further Education, and we will arrange the required DBS checks.
The Role:
- Teaching and mentoring Carpentry apprentices
- Delivering classroom-based and practical carpentry training
- Sharing your knowledge and experience from working on construction sites
- Delivering a structured scheme of work
- Teaching apprentices how classroom theory applies to real site situations
- Supporting practical training and development
- Teaching safe working practices and construction health & safety
- Helping apprentices develop their carpentry and joinery skills
- Teaching construction methods, materials and correct use of tools and equipment
- Supporting apprentices with measuring, setting out, cutting and installation
- Helping apprentices understand drawings, specifications and construction techniques
What We're Looking For:
- Strong Carpentry background and genuine construction site experience
- Good knowledge of carpentry and joinery techniques
- Experience working with a range of tools, materials and construction methods
- Someone who can confidently pass their knowledge and experience on to young people
- Good communication and people skills
- Patient, approachable and confident personality
- Ability to deliver a structured scheme of work
- Previous teaching, training, mentoring or supervisory experience would be an advantage
- Teaching qualification desirable but not essential
- Carpentry experience is more important than teaching experience. We are looking for someone with the practical knowledge and personality to teach apprentices what working on a real construction site is actually like.
Job Details:
- Location: Cinderford, GL14
- Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
- Hours: Negotiable
- Days: Negotiable
- Contract: Permanent or contract considered - permanent preferred
- Term Time: Option to work term-time only or work throughout the year
- Start: ASAP
Full support will be provided to gain the relevant Further Education teaching qualification.
Carpentry Tutor / Apprenticeship Tutor employer: Madigan Gill Ltd
Madigan Gill Ltd is an excellent employer, offering competitive pay and a supportive work culture that values safety and professionalism on construction sites. With opportunities for skill development and a commitment to employee well-being, working in Cardiff provides a vibrant environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
