Lecturer Carpentry & Joinery
DN Colleges GroupWe are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery to join our Construction team. This is an exciting opportunity to share your trade expertise with learners and help develop the next generation of skilled professionals. You will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of further education programmes, supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment or further study. Industry experience is welcomed, and support will be provided for candidates who wish to gain a teaching qualification.
Essential Criteria
- A recognised qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent industry experience)
- Relevant teaching, training or mentoring experience, or a strong desire to move into education
- Sound vocational knowledge of carpentry and joinery practices
- Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive learning
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across carpentry and joinery programmes
- Prepare learning materials, schemes of work and assessments in line with awarding body requirements
- Assess learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Support learners’ progress, attendance and achievement through effective tutorial support
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities
- Maintain a safe, well-managed workshop and learning environment
- Participate in quality assurance processes, team meetings and professional development
If you enjoy developing skills, inspiring learners and working collaboratively within a supportive education environment, we would welcome your application.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Enrolment into Teachers Pension
- 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
- Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing Date: 22nd April
Shortlisting from 23rd April
Interviews from 27th April
For any further details contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
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