Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer | Salary: Salary up to £39,727 per annum
Location: Derwentside College, Consett, DH8 5EE
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025
Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is one of the top-performing colleges in the country for learner and employer satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and a leading provider of apprenticeships, delivering outstanding services to learners and employers across the region.
Our Construction Department has strong partnerships with employers and is proud to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople in our purpose-built workshops with access to industry-standard tools and materials.
The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join our Construction Team. If you're passionate about the construction industry, have strong technical knowledge, and are motivated by helping others achieve their potential, this could be the perfect role for you.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and skilled tradespeople who are looking to transition from industry into education and achieve a better work-life balance. What matters most to us are your values, your commitment to excellence, and your desire to share your expertise with the next generation of learners. Industry professionals with no prior teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply. We understand that transitioning from industry to education is a big step. That's why we will support you through a structured development programme, including mentoring, classroom shadowing, and guidance to achieve a recognised teaching qualification.
What you will do?
Those with previous Lecturing experience will have a track record of excellence in assessing and teaching that will allow you to deliver Site and Bench Joinery to Level 3. You yourself will be qualified in Carpentry & Joinery to Level 3 or above and you will have the industry experience that allows you to contextualise your teaching with specific examples. You will also be able to evidence professional development that gives you currency in the sector and will hold, or be working towards, a relevant teaching or assessing qualification, or be willing to take further training to achieve this goal.
As Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer, you will be responsible for student learning, curriculum development, pastoral care, and administration. Sharing your skills and knowledge, developing and maintaining high levels of student retention and attendance.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* 46 days annual leave
* Christmas closure days
* Automatic entry to the Teachers Pensions' Scheme
* Flexible working
* Annual staff wellbeing days
* Continuous professional development
* Free on-site parking
This post attracts a recruitment and retention premium with a salary up to £39,727 per annum.
This is a permanent, full-time post working 37 hours per week and the starting salary will depend upon an individual's level of experience.
Please visit our website for more details on the benefits of working at Derwentside College, along with details on how to apply at email to request a pack. No Agencies.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Stephen Olsen on or via Previous applicants need not apply.
The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on or email
Closing date for applications – Sunday 12th October 2025
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.