Instructor Technician in Carpentry and Joinery
Do you want to support Carpentry and Joinery students to achieve their career goals in a practical way?
Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking a carpentry and joinery instructor and maintenance technician to join our Construction and Engineering department, working alongside tutors in our state-of-the-art Construction Centre. Your responsibilities will include the instruction of practical sessions to small groups of learners, focusing on practical skills and development, as well as ensuring a healthy and safe environment.
You should hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in the Carpentry and Joinery and have experience within the general construction industry. We will support you over time to achieve an in-house teaching qualification. This role provides an ideal opportunity for someone considering a gradual transition from the trade into teaching, passing on skills to a new generation.
Benefits of this post include:
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 17.2%);
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days pro rata, plus Bank Holiday entitlement and College Closure Days);
* Cycle to Work scheme;
* Opportunities for continuing professional development;
* Good staff support services.
Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.
All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.
Closing date: Sunday, 4th January 2026
Our reference: SE4048
Vacancy: Instructor Technician in Carpentry and Joinery
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £24,640 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week
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