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✅ Accepted Qualifications:
❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:
Job Description
Lecturer in Carpentry
Application Deadline: 25 May 2026
Department: Central Construction Dry Trades
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sandwell College
Compensation: £26,661 - £48,160 / year
Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Carpentry to join our Construction team at Sandwell College.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional or qualified lecturer to play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Carpentry programmes within a further education environment. You will inspire and motivate learners, helping them to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into employment or further study within the construction industry.
Working closely with the Head of Section and wider curriculum team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of an engaging and industry-responsive curriculum, ensuring students receive an outstanding learning experience that promotes achievement and progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality Carpentry programmes effectively in line with curriculum requirements.
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learner groups.
- Develop and produce effective teaching and learning materials using ILT and multimedia resources.
- Act as a course tutor, providing pastoral support, guidance and academic mentoring to learners.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, design and continuous improvement activities.
- Carry out internal verification and moderation activities to support quality assurance processes.
- Promote high standards of professionalism, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A degree and/or appropriate professional qualification relevant to the department
- Hold a D32/33/A1/TAQA or working towards
- Teaching qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification) or willingness to work towards
- Hold a D34/V1
- Experience of delivering relevant qualifications
- Experience of internal verification/moderation
- Experience of excellent teaching and learning practice
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 - £48,160), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
✅ Accepted Qualifications:
- DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Certificate in Education
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education)
- DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
- DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 - £29,998).
❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
- Masters in Education
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.
Benefits
✅ Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.