Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future. 

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners. 

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values. 

Our Construction Department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced candiate to join our dedicated team. 

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• The post-holder will be involved in the marketing, planning, delivery, assessment and internal verification of the Carpentry & Joinery. This will involve supporting the College learners in achieving their academic goals and career progression by delivering high quality lessons, and ensuring high student attendance and satisfaction. 
• The main purpose of this post is to develop, improve, and deliver high quality, effective teaching, learning and assessment, to maximise the retention and achievement of our students. The successful candidate will need to have experience in teaching Carpentry and Joinery.
• The post-holders existing excellent skills will be enhanced by the College’s continuous professional development programme.
• The post may require some evening work. Teaching will be across a range of programmes and levels.

Main Duties for this role include 

• To plan teaching, learning and assessment for college programmes across a range of levels using the appropriate college format to ensure effective learning.  
• To deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard to achieve high success rates.
• To assess and quality assure accurately learners’ work both formatively and summative against appropriate awarding body criteria to ensure learners achieve their qualifications.
• To comply with all college quality and assurance procedures to ensure the achievement of all internal and external audits.
• To liaise with external agencies, including validating bodies, employers and placement providers.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

•    Higher level qualification (Level 3 or above) in relevant discipline; 
•    Assessor Qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or commitment to work towards; 
•    Verifier Award (or commitment to work towards); 
•    Experience in Carpentry & Joinery; 
•    PGCE or commitment to work towards; 
•    Proven experience in the Construction industry; 

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day 
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links 
• Employee Referral Scheme 
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening 

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period.

Applications close on 2nd November 2026. The Selection Day will take place in November 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.