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School: Newbury College

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

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Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £34,945 -£37,533 Actual

Hours: Full Time

Posted: 29th May 2025

Posted: 29th May 2025

Start Date: 26th August 2025

Expires: 5th June 2025 11:59 PM

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 26th August 2025

Job ID: 1488935

Carpentry Course Leader and Lecturer

Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Salary: £34,945 -£37,533 Actual

Want to trade your toolbox for a teaching plan—without losing the hands-on work?

We are excited to offer this opportunity for a skilled, technical and encouraging carpentry lecturer to join our team. You will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality carpentry lessons.

• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• Assess and monitor student progress by providing constructive feedback and support their development.

• Carry out pastoral responsibilities if required.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence

• Teaching Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness:

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20

• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities

• Free Annual Flu Jab

• Staff Summer Event

Professional Development:

• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses

• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance:

• 40 days of holiday

• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts:

• Free onsite parking

• Access to a corporate discount scheme

• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon

• Good value food and drink at the Street Café

• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)

Criteria

Essential criteria:

• Related qualification at 1 grade higher than teaching level (minimum Degree level)

• Experience in Carpentry

Desirable criteria:

• Mentoring/coaching qualification

• Assessor and Interval Verifier Qualifications

• Working in FE/Adult Education

• 2 years teaching experience

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of carpentry lecturer we would love to hear from you.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment@ newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.

Safer Recruitment

At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines

• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search and any convictions must be declared on the application form. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps explained) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.

• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable).

• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out alongside an Enhanced DBS check. We also require a minimum of 2 references, 1 must be from your most recent employer.

Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

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