Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery in Swindon

Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Location: Chippenham

Salary: Up to £40,814 per year plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £3,000

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 youre 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 Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade knowledge to a respected teaching team where your real-world experience truly matters.

What We Offer

Salary:Up to £40,814 per year plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £3,000

Contract Type:Permanent, Full Time 37 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 paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 dont have one yet, well support you to achieve it while you work!)

Why Become a Lecturer?
Share the skills youve gained while gaining:

A better work-life balance
Stability that site work cant 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 youre ready for a secure, meaningful, and exciting career move, wed love to welcome you to the team.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026

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, locatedat the bottom of this pageas 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

Wiltshire College & University Centre 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 childrens 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: 7thJanuary 2026

Shortlist date: 8thJanuary 2026

Interview date: TBC

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