Job Title:             Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Location:             North Harbour Campus

Salary:                 £29,801.28 - £43,644.02 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), 52 weeks per year, Permanent

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 42 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Teachers' pension. Further information can be found at Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD Onsite
• Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

The Construction Department is a dynamic and highly successful area within City of Portsmouth College, delivering a range of vocational qualifications in Carpentry and Joinery. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment across our Carpentry and Joinery programmes, helping to equip learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and industry standards required for success in the trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor, guide and assess Carpentry & Joinery students and apprentices, ensuring they develop and evidence the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for successful completion of their apprenticeship.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching and training across a range of programmes, providing flexible learning opportunities that meet the needs of individuals and groups in line with College priorities.
• Work collaboratively with employers to ensure apprentices/students meet both workplace expectations and apprenticeship standard requirements.
• Monitor, track and accurately record student progress, supporting strong retention, achievement and overall success.
• Contribute to curriculum development by supporting new programme design and producing schemes of work, year plans and training plans.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal colleagues and external partnes to enhance the learner experience.
• Support wider College activities, including open evenings, employer events and apprentice sign‑up processes.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant Carpentry/Construction discipline.
• Assessor Award or willingness to work towards
• Recent industry experience in Carpentry and Joinery
• Teaching Qualification or willing to work towards
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales
• Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently, with the minimum of supervision
• Computer literate

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

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