Department: Central Construction Dry Trades
Location: Sandwell College
Application Deadline: 25 May 2026
Compensation: £26,661 - £48,160 / year
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Carpentry to join our Construction team at Sandwell College. This opportunity is for an experienced construction professional or qualified lecturer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment across Carpentry programmes within a further education environment. The role involves inspiring and motivating learners, helping them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to progress into employment or further study in the construction industry.
The lecturer will work closely with the Head of Section and the wider curriculum team to develop engaging, industry‑responsive curriculum, ensuring students receive an outstanding learning experience that promotes achievement and progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality Carpentry programmes in line with curriculum requirements.
* Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learner groups.
* Develop and produce effective teaching and learning materials using ILT and multimedia resources.
* Act as a course tutor, providing pastoral support, guidance and academic mentoring to learners.
* Contribute to curriculum planning, design and continuous improvement activities.
* Carry out internal verification and moderation activities to support quality assurance processes.
* Promote high standards of professionalism, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A degree and/or appropriate professional qualification relevant to the department.
* Hold a D32/33/A1/TAQA or working towards.
* Teaching qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification) or a willingness to work towards.
* Hold a D34/V1.
* Experience of delivering relevant qualifications.
* Experience of internal verification/moderation.
* Experience of excellent teaching and learning practice.
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for the Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 – £48,160) the applicant must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
* Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTTLS)
* Certificate in Education
* Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
* Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE)
* Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
* Diploma in Teaching (DiT) – if for a vocational subject
Applicants who do not hold one of the above qualifications will fall into the Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 – £29,998).
Qualifications not accepted as stand‑alone for this role include: PTLLS, CTLLS, CELTA, SFHEA, Masters in Education, TEFL.
Benefits
Our benefits package is designed to support staff welfare and professional development. These include:
* Sector‑leading salaries within the appropriate banding.
* 35‑50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas.
* Dedicated development days, career pathways and talent schemes.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Discounts on on‑site services such as hair & beauty, dog grooming and car health checks.
* Access to college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms.
* Extensive pension contributions: 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non‑teaching roles.
* Retail and travel discounts across a range of partners.
* Support for future planning through professional will‑writing services.
* Free flu vaccination.
* Well‑being support including confidential counselling services and wellness platforms.
* Recognition of achievements through awards, events and celebration days.
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