Job Description
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in Carpentry & Multi Trades to join our Slough and Langley College team starting in August 2026 on a permanent, full time basis.nnLecturer in Carpentry & Multi TradesnnAs a full time Lecturer in Carpentry & Multi Trades, you will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a primary focus on teaching and training students to reach a professional level in Carpentry and Multi Trades. The salary for this role is on the Academic Pay scale, ranging from T1 at £31,633.00 up to T11 at £45,341.00, depending on your specific experience and qualifications.nnPlease note that the expected start date for this role is Thursday 20th August 2026.nnIn this role, you will lead both the classroom and the workshop to help students reach professional industry standards. Your focus will be managing teaching programs, assessing student progress, and maintaining high standards of discipline and morale.
Specifically, you will deliver a broad foundation of construction skills, guiding students through the fundamentals of carpentry alongside essential tasters in plumbing, electrical, and decorative trades. To ensure our students stay ahead, you will also keep your own industry knowledge up to date through continuous professional development and engagement with the trade.nnThe successful candidate will bring relevant professional qualifications and recent industry experience. While not essential, it is an advantage if you have previously taught up to Level 2 standard, hold a Level 4 or 5 teaching qualification, or possess a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).nnAbout UsnnThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East.
Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.nnFor further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.nnOur staff benefit from:nnGenerous non-working day entitlementnTeachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contributionnFree onsite parking at all sitesnAccess to a wide range of subsidised leisure coursesnCycle to Work SchemenFamily friendly policies supporting Work Life BalancenOnsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria nVarious health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College sitePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 17th May 2026*nnInterviews will be held on a rolling basis*nnTo apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.nnPlease ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.nn*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.nnThe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.nnRecruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list
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