A degree or vocational qualification in Carpentry, Joinery, or a related area.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent; these may be completed during the probationary period.
A teaching qualification, or willingness to work toward one with the college's support.
Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge.
Confidence using IT and e-learning tools, including Information and Learning Technology, to enhance students' experience.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required; the college will complete it for a successful candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
Ability to travel across college sites.
Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 2 and 3 to help students achieve their academic potential and develop practical and employability skills.
Teach carpentry and joinery through practical and classroom-based sessions, developing students' understanding of materials, tools, and techniques.
Mark work, provide clear feedback, and guide students on how to improve.
Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress.
Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties.
Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance.
Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps.
Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison, and activities that promote the subject area.
Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives.
Keep up to date with developments in the subject and best practice in teaching and assessment.
Desired Qualifications
Work effectively with colleagues to deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience.
Engage in professional development and share best practice.
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You'll teach carpentry and joinery to students learning the craft from the ground up. You'll deliver practical and classroom-based sessions, develop their understanding of materials, tools and techniques, and assess their progress against the standards awarding bodies and employers expect.
Plan and deliver lessons across Level 2 and 3 to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they’ll need for their future careers
Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide our students on how they can improve
Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties
Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance
Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps
Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area
Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment
Degree or vocational qualification in Carpentry, Joinery or a related area
GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during your probationary period
Teaching qualification, or you're willing to work towards one with our support
Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that you’re excited to share with students
Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our student's experience
What you're like
Student-focused, you take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
Organised, you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
Adaptable, you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
Collaborative, you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
Reflective, you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice
Essentials
You'll need an enhanced DBS check which we'll complete for you if you're successful
You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion
You can travel across our sites
You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college