Lecturer in Joinery
Location: North Notts Campus, Worksop
Salary: £33,487 (Non‑QTS) to £38,487 (QTS) per annum, plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)
Closing Date: 1st June 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a master of Joinery who can bring the timber trade to life in the classroom. You will deliver outstanding training across Level 1‑3 study programmes, adult courses and apprenticeships, turning novices into specialists.
Why This Role?
Job satisfaction, stability, and a direct hand in shaping a modern, creative curriculum that meets the needs of today’s construction world.
In this role, you will:
* Inspire success by using industry experience to set SMART targets and push students to achieve their full potential in both practical and theoretical Joinery.
* Be creative by developing innovative learning resources, from traditional hand‑tool techniques to modern digital methods, to keep learners engaged and future‑ready.
* Be a team player by working closely with colleagues and management to achieve strategic goals and maintain leadership in trade education.
Your Qualifications
* A Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
* A teaching qualification and Assessor award (or a willingness to work towards them with full support).
* Level 2 English and Maths (or a commitment to undertake these).
Benefits and Rewards Package
* Teachers pension scheme with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%
* Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during the Christmas period
* Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes, including in‑house Occupational Health service
* Wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
* Full, part‑time, and flexible working hours available in many roles
* Free parking at all sites
* Career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and other industry‑recognised qualifications
* New FE teachers can apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made
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