We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our Construction team at Guildford College. If you have both hands-on industry experience and a passion for teaching, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Carpentry Teacher, you will inspire and develop the next generation of skilled professionals. Your enthusiasm and knowledge will help shape students futures and prepare them for successful careers in the construction industry.
Our Construction Faculty has a strong track record of delivering high-quality vocational Carpentry courses, with a clear focus on employability. We achieve this through excellent industry partnerships and a teaching team made up of experienced professionals. We offer well-established and highly successful, professionally accredited Carpentry programs.
This is a full-time (37 hours per week), permanent position based at our Guildford campus.
We are offering a competitive salary of up to £43,869 per annum, and may consider a hard-to-fill supplement, depending on qualifications and experience.
What do you need to be a successful Carpentry Teacher at Activate Learning?
To be successful in this role, you will:
1. Hold a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry
2. Have extensive industry experience
3. Be passionate about training and developing the next generation of Carpenters
4. Possess strong organisational and time management skills
5. Be a team player, keen to contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment
Experience in further education, distance learning, or apprenticeship delivery is highly desirable.
What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?
Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.
In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.
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Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
Here are some of our benefits:
6. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
7. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
8. Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
9. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
10. Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
11. Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
12. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
13. Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
14. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
15. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our