Lecturer Carpentry and Joinery

Are you an experienced Carpentry and Joinery professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge and developing future talent DN Colleges is looking for a Construction Lecturer - Carpentry and Joinery to join our Construction department and help inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lecturer or an experienced industry professional looking to move into education. You will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Further Education programmes supporting learners to develop the knowledge practical skills and confidence required for successful careers within the construction industry.

As part of a committed curriculum team you will contribute to curriculum development student achievement quality assurance activities and the day-to-day delivery of programmes ensuring students receive an engaging and supportive learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching learning and assessment across Carpentry and Joinery programmes.
• Prepare learning materials lesson plans and assessment activities that support learner achievement.
• Assess student work monitor progress and maintain accurate learner records.
• Provide guidance coaching and mentoring to support students in achieving their goals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of programmes.
• Support course leadership verification activities and quality assurance processes.
• Help recruit and enrol students onto relevant programmes and contribute to meeting enrolment targets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the effective delivery and day-to-day running of the curriculum area.
• Participate in staff development appraisal activities and ongoing professional learning.

Essential Criteria

• An appropriate teaching qualification or substantial industrial experience with a commitment to work towards a teaching qualification if required.
• Relevant subject expertise in Carpentry and Joinery that will enhance the quality of delivery within the Construction curriculum.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience within a lecturing training or educational environment or significant industry experience relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of innovative teaching and learning techniques curriculum development and the use of ICT to support learning.

Benefits for working for DN Colleges

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days bank holidays and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments high street discounts discounted hair and beauty treatments electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this roleLecturer - Carpentry and Joinery but you might know this as Carpentry Lecturer Joinery Lecturer Construction Tutor Carpentry and Joinery Tutor or Further Education Construction Lecturer.
• This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check.
• DN Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults.
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information please contact us at

At DN Colleges Group we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct high quality teaching and learning with local regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire across the UK and internationally