Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery
Permanent
Full time
37 Hours per week
Lecturer Salary Scale
Spine Points 25-33
Salary per annum £33,496 - £43,471 pro rata
864 teaching hours per annum
Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2025
Are you a skilled and passionate tradesperson with a desire to inspire the next generation? Tyne Metropolitan College is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of vocational education.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Carpentry and Joinery programmes.
- Support learners individually and in groups to achieve their goals.
- Collaborate with employers to enhance apprenticeship delivery and curriculum relevance.
- Plan, assess, and review learning programmes in line with industry standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Substantial industry experience and occupational competence in Carpentry and Joinery.
- Subject-relevant qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Assessors Award (A1 or TDLB 32/33) or willingness to complete.
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or willingness to work towards.
- Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Car owner/driver with flexibility to travel.
- Commitment to learner engagement, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable:
- Verification Award (V1 or TDLB 34) or willingness to work towards.
- Experience delivering NVQs, apprenticeships, or employer-responsive programmes.
Why Work With Us?
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Access to excellent facilities and resources.
- Teacher Pension Scheme.
- On-site parking and catering facilities.
- Half-day working on Fridays
Tyne Coast College was created from the merger of South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School, with TyneMet College and Queen Alexandra Sixth Form.
We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including A’levels, vocational programmes, apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training. Our portfolio is multi award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN.
Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios and was rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2019.
As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.
Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.
Recruiting high-calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
