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Here at South Staffordshire College, we are looking for a Lecturer in Carpentry to join our team, teaching across a wide range of Level 1, 2 & 3 City & Guilds programmes.
The courses are a mixture of coursework and practical assessment, taking place in our purpose built workshops at Cannock Campus, and TORC Campus (in Tamworth), we are seeking an innovative practitioner who can design engaging assessments that inspire our learners.
Following agreed schemes of work, assessment schedules and student monitoring procedures are an essential component of this work. A key aim is to ensure that students meet and exceed their target grades.
We're looking for someone who holds a relevant professional qualification and who has industry experience within the carpentry industry, you may not be a teacher at the moment but have a passion for passing on your knowledge.
You will have excellent communication skills and be able to support, motivate and empathise with young learners, including monitoring their progress. With high personal standards and expectations, you'll have an awareness of quality standards and have the ability to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
A teaching qualification is not essential; however, we do ask that you are willing to achieve one in line with current regulations.
So, if you have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education, then we would be delighted to hear from you!
To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to download an application form and job specification.
All applications must be received by: Tuesday 24th June 2025
Interview date to be confirmed.
What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.
We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone covering all the protected characteristics in particular people of different ages/ethnicity/race.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and barred list check.
Safeguarding Statement
South Staffordshire College - Rodbaston Campus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.