Lecturer - Carpentry

Job Title: Lecturer - Carpentry

Location: East of England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

Job Type: Temporary - Permanent, Full-Time, College 

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Secondary Industry: Public Sector

Salary: £28,385 - £41,782 Per annum

Job Duties:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching and assessment across a range of Carpentry programmes.
• Ensure all teaching is in line with awarding body requirements to promote student achievement.
• Develop and maintain teaching materials, including handouts, assignments, and electronic resources.
• Prepare Schemes of Work and Schemes of Assessment.
• Carry out moderation, assessment, and verification processes.
• Support students in integrating Maths and English into the vocational curriculum.
• Provide tutorial guidance to students, track and review their progress, and communicate feedback to learners, parents/guardians, and employers.
• Arrange and support students’ work placement opportunities.
• Assist in student recruitment, admissions, and promotional events to raise awareness of College and Faculty activities.
• Participate in curriculum development, course reviews, and evaluation processes.
• Maintain industrial links and professional development within the Carpentry and Construction sector.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and College procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Industry experience within the Carpentry and Construction sector.
• A minimum Level 2 vocational qualification in Carpentry.
• Ability to deliver inspirational teaching to learners of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to student success and development.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Experience in assessing and verifying vocational qualifications.
• Familiarity with integrating core skills such as Maths and English into vocational learning.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Temporary position with the possibility of extension
• Work within a supportive and collaborative educational environment

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive pay rates and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7
• Referral bonus when you refer a candidate who is successful to us!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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