Lecturers in Carpentry
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,362.66 to £48,690.72 per year |
| Additional salary information: | From £44,362.66 (unqualified) - £48,690.72 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above) for a full-time position working 37 hours per week. Depending on qualifications and expertise. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Luton, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Herts College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 083W |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to work in an educational setting, sharing knowledge and skills with the next generation to ensure our students are prepared for the world of work and qualified to industry requirements.
We are looking for lecturers who can use their industry knowledge to help our budding Carpenters excel within practical and theory environments. We have hourly paid, part-time and full-time roles available at our Hemel Hempstead Campus and our Luton Campus.
The successful candidate may be teaching and assessing young adults across Level 1 and 2 qualifications as well as adult part-time and apprenticeship programmes. Our Carpentry courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge and professional expertise of the industry and work closely with employers to develop students and their own skills.
As well as the relevant skills and industry standard qualifications in carpentry, we are looking for individuals with an enthusiasm for helping people of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential.
Holding a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as training can be provided. Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would also be advantageous but can be gained as part of your role with us if you do not hold these.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th November 2025. The successful candidate will join our team from January 2026.
Please specify which campus you would prefer to be based at in your application.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
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