Lecturer in carpentry & joinery

Description

🪚 Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery
📍 Port Academy Building, Liverpool
🕓 Part-Time, Permanent (Flexible hours to suit you)
💷 £33,000 – £41,108 (Full-time eqivilant, Pro-Rata for hours worked)
🌴 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE
💼 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
🎁 Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

Bring Your Trade Skills. We’ll Teach You the Rest.

Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, is looking for a skilled carpenter or joiner who wants to pass on their craft to the next generation.

This role is perfect for someone who still wants to stay on the tools, but also fancies trying something new, developing others, and building a new part-time career in teaching.

You don’t need teaching experience.
You don’t need teaching qualifications.
If you’ve got real trade expertise and pride in your craft, we’ll support you through a Level 3 teaching qualification, fully funded.

⭐ Why This Role Might Be For You
* Want a new challenge while still working in industry?
* Enjoy supporting or mentoring apprentices on site?
* Looking for stable, flexible part-time work?
* Interested in shaping future joiners and carpenters?
This could be the ideal next step.

The Role

As a Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery, you’ll help learners build the practical and theoretical skills they need to succeed in the trade. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, high standards, and industry relevance.

We welcome applicants straight from industry who can bring authenticity, real-world experience, and passion.

* We are not accepting agency applications for this role, if you apply via agency you application will not be accepted
* Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.



Key Responsibilities

* Teach and support students across our Carpentry & Joinery programmes (training provided).
* Deliver practical skills sessions and help students develop confidence in workshop environments.
* Provide clear feedback and guidance to help learners progress.
* Support course administration and contribute to curriculum improvements.
* Maintain a positive and motivating learning environment.
* Engage in professional development, including working toward your teaching qualification.




Essential Criteria

* Strong Carpentry & Joinery experience, ideally Level 3 qualified or equivalent industry expertise.
* Up-to-date knowledge of modern industry practices.
* Ability to communicate clearly, support learners, and inspire others.
* Maths and English at GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent (or willingness to work toward this).

Desirable (But Not Required)
* Any experience mentoring apprentices or training others on site.
* Experience supervising teams or trainees.
* Knowledge of FE or apprenticeship standards.
If you don’t tick every box — please still apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect CV.




Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
Who We Are

Hugh Baird College and University Centre is one of the top further education providers in the UK and one of only three colleges in the North West to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Serving the Liverpool City Region, the College includes Sefton Sixth Form College in Litherland and offers a wide range of opportunities, including vocational training for school leavers and adults, apprenticeships, A-levels, and university-level courses.

As a Mindful Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture around mental health. By signing the Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health, we ensure our colleagues feel confident discussing mental health and accessing the support they need.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campuses, provisions, and the entire organisation, we are united by a shared vision, mission, strategic priorities, and values. These define who we are, shape our behaviour, and guide our work every day. Find out more

Safeguarding Our Students

Hugh Baird College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and applicants must disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in accordance with current guidelines.

Are you ready to make your mark?

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, shape the future of education, and leave a legacy of impact. Start your application today.