Teacher of Carpentry and Joinery

Teacher of Carpentry and Joinery

Reference: SCCG3019 | Closing Date: 29/04/2026 | Interview Date: 06/05/2026

Salary: £28,328 - £46,914. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: City Skills, Lissadel Street, Salford, M6 6AP

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of Carpentry and Joinery to join our growing and highly successful department at Salford City Skills – City Skills Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the most established curriculum areas within the College. We are looking for full time and part time teachers within this department and applicants may apply without prior teaching experience providing they have relevant industry experience, as support and training for the right candidate can be offered.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of programmes, including Levels 1 -3 to full-time learners, as well as adult education provision. You will play a key role in supporting learners to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required for a successful career in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and effective teaching across Carpentry & Joinery programmes (Levels 1–3 and adult learners)

• Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet curriculum and awarding body standards

• Support and motivate learners to achieve their full potential

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and industry-relevant learning environment

• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement

• Work collaboratively as part of a strong and supportive teaching team

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and return to the HR email address shown on the attached advertisement.

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).

• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.

• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.

• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.

• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.

• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.

• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.

• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.