Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Department: Professional Construction & Trades

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £33,000 - £41,108 / year

Description

Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery.

Location: Port Academy Building, Liverpool.

Full and Part Time roles available, Permanent.

Salary: £33,000 - £41,108 (Full time equivalent, Pro Rata for hours worked) + Potential market supplement DOE.

Holiday: 50 days + 8 bank holidays for FTE.

Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits.

We are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Due to continued growth within our Construction Department, we are looking to appoint Full & Part Time Lecturers in Carpentry & Joinery to join us from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing curriculum area, helping to shape provision and inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. If you are a passionate Carpentry & Joinery professional ready to take the next step into Further Education or an experienced lecturer looking for a new challenge we would love to hear from you.

Please see attached person specification for the full criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses as assigned, ensuring that every student receives the guidance they need to succeed.
• Implement effective feedback and assessment systems to monitor learning progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Uphold the standards of our Quality Assurance framework and manage course administration and organisation as needed.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum development and implementation.
• Maintain a professional and motivating learning environment, applying effective behaviour management practices.
• Continuously develop your teaching skills for the benefit of student outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• Possess a minimum of a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification.
• Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels, including up to level 3.
• Recent industry related experience relevant to the academic discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant course subject matter and examination and assessment requirements.
• Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures.
• Experience in developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and raise the aspirations of learners through high quality teaching.

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Generous holiday allowance: up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible working options to help achieve work life balance.

Medicash health plans.

Pension scheme: Teachers' or Local Government Pension schemes depending on your role.

Professional development: continual PD opportunities.

Industrial commercial updates: 35 hours per year to visit a commercial operation.

Reward and recognition: employee reward scheme and annual staff celebration event.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym: discounted access to a modern on campus gym.

Health and wellbeing: staff groups, mental health support, Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel: discounted rail/bus travel, interest free season ticket loans, free on campus parking.

Retail discounts and Blue Light Card: cashback and exclusive discounts.