Job Description

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Lecturer - Carpentry

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Abingdon
16/11/2025


Lecturer - Carpentry

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

44,558 - 49,294 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Package

The College offers excellent benefits as well as generous pension schemes and holiday.

Job category/type

Teaching

Date posted

28/10/2025

Job reference

AWC0001442

Job description


No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary:

44,558 - 49,294 per annum

Hours per week:

37

Weeks per Annum:

52

Working pattern:

Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day

Location:

Abingdon Campus

Contract type:

Permanent

We're seeking a dedicated and experienced

Study Programme Lead/Lecturer in Carpentry

to take ownership of our carpentry programmes. This role involves leading the planning, delivery, assessment, and quality assurance of the curriculum, while supporting students throughout their academic journey.

You'll be responsible for coordinating course content, managing student progress, and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. You'll also play a key role in student induction, tutorials, performance reviews, and work experience coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage carpentry course planning, delivery, and assessment. Monitor and support student progress across full study programmes. Conduct tutorials, academic reviews, and performance management meetings. Coordinate internal verification and ensure assignment quality. Maintain accurate course data and student records. Support work experience and industry placements. Contribute to enrolment, induction, and advisory boards.

Essential Requirements:

Teaching qualification (or willingness to gain one). Experience teaching carpentry or related subjects. Strong organisational, administrative, and pastoral skills. Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to learner success. Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (or willingness to gain).

Desirable:

BTEC Lead Internal Verifier experience. Post-16 teaching experience. Level 2 IT qualification (or willingness to gain). Experience working with employers and industry partners.

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date*




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Lecturer - Carpentry