Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Location: Trowbridge
Salary: Up to £25,936 per year, plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £3,000 pro rata

Are you an experienced Carpentry & Joinery professional looking to take the next step? Or do you hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of carpenters and joiners?

If youre ready to share your expertise, enjoy a healthier work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future industry talent, this is the opportunity for you.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade knowledge to a respected teaching team where your real-world experience truly matters.

What We Offer

??Salary: Up to £25,936 per year, plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £3,000 pro rata

???Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 22.5 hours per week
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

??Outstanding Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme plan confidently for the future
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 pro rata bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential 24/7 support
Free On-Site Gyms available at multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts retail, tech, travel and leisure offers
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development funded qualifications and dedicated CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A secure and supported role designed to help you build a long, fulfilling career.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners in Carpentry & Joinery at a range of levels
Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based lessons
Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships, and future progression
Maintain a safe, professional workshop and learning environment
Support learners confidence, skills, and trade-ready knowledge

What Youll Bring

A Level 3 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
Strong practical background in carpentry, joinery, or related construction roles
Current knowledge of industry standards and practices

(Teaching qualifications are welcomed but if you dont have one yet, well support you to achieve it while you work!)

?Why Become a Lecturer?

Share the skills youve gained while gaining:

A better work-life balance
Stability that site work cant always provide
A rewarding career where your impact lasts a lifetime

Keep your passion for the trade alive without the heavy physical demands or unpredictable hours.

?Empower the future of the construction industry

If youre ready for a secure, meaningful, and exciting career move, wed love to welcome you to the team.