At a Glance
- Tasks: Instruct students in carpentry, design lesson plans, and evaluate performance.
- Company: Join the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, a leading education provider in the South East.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension scheme, free parking, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and prior teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 33699 £ per year.
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in Carpentry to join our Structural Technologies Department at Slough and Langley College working on a full-time permanent basis. The role pays on the Academic pay scale between T1 £31,633 and T11 £45,341 per year depending on qualifications and experience. This role involves working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.
This position focuses on instructing students on the Level 1 and 2 Carpentry courses offered at Slough and Langley College. As part of this role, you will:
- Design comprehensive schemes of work
- Formulate lesson plans
- Deliver both theoretical and practical training
- Evaluate student performance
- Establish individual learning milestones
- Offer academic and pastoral guidance in a tutor capacity
- Manage precise student records
- Collaborate with parents and external employers
- Participate in curriculum development and departmental quality assurance initiatives
Applicants must possess a Level 2 or higher qualification in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery, alongside Level 2 credentials in English and mathematics. Candidates are expected to have prior instructional experience in a vocational setting, with a proven ability to seamlessly integrate core English and math concepts into woodworking coursework. While a formal teaching qualification (such as a Level 4 or Level 5) or assessor awards are preferred, candidates must demonstrate strong organizational abilities, effective classroom management, and a strict commitment to safeguarding and inclusive educational practices.
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Our staff benefit from:
- Generous non-working day entitlement
- Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking at all sites
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
- Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 18th July 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Lecturer in Carpentry in Slough employer: Windsor Forest Colleges
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. With generous benefits such as a robust Teachers Pension Scheme, free onsite parking, and access to various health and wellbeing initiatives, employees are well-equipped to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Slough and Langley, our state-of-the-art campuses provide a dynamic environment for educators to inspire and shape the next generation of carpentry professionals.
