We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Lecturer in Carpentry to join our dynamic Department of Construction. This exciting role offers the opportunity to design and deliver Plumbing courses to a diverse range of learners, in both practical and theoretical settings. The successful candidate will also contribute to the ongoing development of the department, provide tutorial support to students, and undertake essential administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching and assessment across a range of Plumbing programmes.
Ensure all teaching is in line with awarding body requirements to promote student achievement.
Develop and maintain teaching materials, including handouts, assignments, and electronic resources.
Prepare Schemes of Work and Schemes of Assessment.
Carry out moderation, assessment, and verification processes.
Provide tutorial guidance to students, track and review their progress, and communicate feedback to learners, parents/guardians, and employers.
Maintain industrial links and professional development within the Plumbing and Construction sector.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Industry experience within the Carpentry and Construction sector.
A minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in Carpentry.
Ability to deliver inspirational teaching to learners of varying ages and abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to student success and development.
Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
Experience in assessing and verifying vocational qualifications.
Familiarity with integrating core skills such as Maths and English into vocational learning.

We are a large and inspirational centre of learning with sites in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our site facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays - Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 23.5%

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores

- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.

- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £43,622.00 per year

Lecturer - Carpentry