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Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer 
£30,000–£40,000 | Ofsted-rated 'Good' College | Greater Manchester | Permanent
Part time or Full time 
No teaching experience required!

Want to teach your trade?
Are you a qualified Carpenter or Joiner with solid industry experience? Ready to step away from the tools but still passionate about your trade? This could be the perfect opportunity.

An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ college in Greater Manchester is on the lookout for Carpentry and Joinery Lecturers to join their growing apprenticeship team. Whether you’ve worked on-site, in commercial or domestic settings, your real-world knowledge is exactly what the next generation needs. And don’t worry—no teaching experience is required. The college will fully support you to gain your teaching and assessing qualifications on the job.

The Role:

• Train and assess apprentices working towards their Level 3 carpentry and joinery qualification.
• Deliver sessions in college and on-site, supporting learners with both technical and professional skills.
• Collaborate with employers to ensure apprentices are progressing and job-ready.
• Make a real difference by helping shape the future workforce in the carpentry and joinery sector.

  
What You Need:

• Industry experience as a qualified carpenter and joiner
• Minimum Level 3 carpentry and joinery qualification
• A genuine desire to mentor and support young carpenters and joiners

  
What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Part time or Full time 
• Enrolment to teachers pension scheme with an excellent 28.68% employer contribution
• Excellent holiday allowance – 40 days annually + bank holidays
• Part time or full time opportunities available
• Career Development: Funded qualifications and professional growth within the college

  
Next steps:
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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