Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment, to ensure successful learner outcomes and maximise potential for all.
Suitable candidates will hold a minimum qualification of Level 3 (NVQ or equivalent) in carpentry and/or joinery. Applicants must demonstrate strong theoretical understanding of first fix and second fix principles alongside the ability to teach these concepts effectively. They should also possess proven practical skills, enabling them to deliver hands-on learning and industry-standard practice.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Lecturers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
- Occupational pension scheme
- Employee benefits package
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Full programme of training and mentoring
- Induction programme and buddy scheme
- Flexible working, where appropriate
- Menopause friendly
In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.
In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.
Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.
The college welcomes applications from skilled professionals and industry experts who would like to consider a teaching career and share their skills with the next generation. You don’t always need a degree or teaching qualification to get started. There are opportunities to complete your teacher training on the job. Please visit the government website at Teach in FE for further details on their Teach in Further Education campaign.
For the academic year 25/26, eligible teachers could receive a premium payment of £2,000 to £6,000; further details are available on request. (eligible posts are Building and Construction, Chemistry, ICT, Early Years, Engineering and Manufacturing, Maths and Physics). Please note, applications for the payment must be submitted before 31st May 2026.
For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, a Prohibition check for teaching staff.
Please note that it is college policy that referees of shortlisted candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.
Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.
This post closes on Sunday 19th April; interview date to be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.
`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'
Warrington & Vale Royal College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.