Carpentry & Joinery Course Leader – Swadlincote (DE11). Salary: £28,870 - £36,590 per annum. Permanent, full‑time position starting ASAP or September 2026.
Long Term Futures, in partnership with a Further Education provider, seeks an experienced Course Leader to deliver high‑quality teaching across Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Apprenticeship programmes. The role involves teaching, course coordination, learner progress monitoring, and maintaining strong industry links to support learner success.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lessons across Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Apprenticeship programmes.
- Plan, prepare, assess and monitor learner progress in line with awarding body requirements.
- Support and facilitate practical workshop‑based learning and technical skills development.
- Monitor attendance, retention, achievement and learner outcomes.
- Liaise closely with management, employers and other departments to support learner success.
- Contribute to course planning, organisation and quality assurance processes.
- Support delivery of part‑time evening courses where required.
- Promote industry standards, employability skills and safe working practices throughout all programmes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Enhanced DBS on the update service.
- Recognised Carpentry & Joinery qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Industrial and commercial experience within the Carpentry & Joinery industry.
- Understanding of apprenticeship systems and vocational training pathways.
- Previous teaching experience within an FE setting is desirable.
- Assessor qualification and teaching qualification desirable but not essential.
- Prospective candidate should hold or be willing to work towards Level 2 English and Maths qualifications, with evidence of qualifications required.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate learner records.
- Up‑to‑date industry knowledge and vocational competence.
Benefits
- Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent).
- Up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications including Level 3–5 Education & Teaching, Level 3 TAQA Assessor, Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance, Level 4 HNC in Construction/Civil Engineering.
- On‑site nursery with a “Good” Ofsted rating.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free annual eye tests.
- Access to on‑site gym.
- Generous pension scheme for academic and support staff.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Flexible working policies and supportive work‑life balance initiatives.
- Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages.
- Staff discounts across on‑site facilities including restaurants and hair & beauty services.
Safeguarding & Equality Statement
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
