Carpentry Lecturer

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Lecturer in Carpentry?

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Day to day duties of the role

-Teaching practical and theory sessions in Carpentry and related Construction areas, teaching across a range of topics, as agreed with the Heads of Area.

-Tutoring and pastoral support for students, showing sensitivity to their needs and encouraging the highest possible standards.

-Meeting targets, with reference to student progress on programmes, for their attendance and retention to maximise their learning opportunity.

-Providing advice and guidance to new and existing students in their journey to either employment or other courses within the Construction at the College.

5 years professional experience in the Construction industry.

-Carpentry qualification at Level 2 (e.g., Craft Certificate or NVQ L2).

-Advanced Carpentry qualification at Level 3 (e.g., Advanced Craft or NVQ L3)., Disability Confident
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Generous holiday entitlement
-2-week Christmas closure
-Potential for hybrid working opportunities
-Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
-Generous pension scheme
-Local and national staff discounts
-Free parking across sites
-Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and -Menopause
-Focus on staff wellbeing
-Wellbeing@weston hub
-Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
-Annual staff conference with guest speakers
-Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
-Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.