Lecturer in Carpentry and Joinery

- West Suffolk College
- Address: Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RL
- Salary: Up to £41,964 per annum. Joining bonus* subject to internal terms and conditions, including repayment provisions.
- Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 5654.

Are you already teaching in construction and looking for a new opportunity where your experience is valued, your development is supported, and you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits?

At Eastern Education Group , we're looking for passionate and experienced construction educators to join our growing team and help inspire the next generation of skilled professionals.

As a Level 3 qualified Carpenter with hands-on industry experience, you will bring your technical expertise and professional knowledge to our dynamic teaching environment. Your strong communication and mentoring skills will enable you to support both staff and students during practical demonstrations, workshops, and classroom activities. You will have a natural ability to pass on your skills and experiences, nurturing learners as they develop their own capabilities in carpentry techniques such as measuring, cutting, assembling and installing timber structures.

You will teach and assess across Carpentry programmes, including Apprenticeships, FE courses, T Levels and related provision, as well as plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning that meets College, awarding body and employer standards. You will also act as Tutor to learning groups, providing academic guidance, pastoral support and progression advice.

Here's what we can offer you:

- £5,000 joining bonus* for those holding a Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent
- £3,000 joining bonus* for those who don’t hold the above
- Competitive salary, recognising your teaching qualifications, experience and industry expertise
- 52 days' holiday entitlement, giving you plenty of opportunity to rest, recharge and enjoy time outside work
- Teachers' Pension Scheme, providing excellent pension benefits and long-term financial security
- Flexible working opportunities and predictable working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance
- Job security and stability, with the opportunity to build a long-term career within an established education group
- Continuous professional development, with opportunities to enhance your teaching skills, maintain your industry knowledge and progress your career
- Health and wellbeing support, alongside a range of additional workplace benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.

Why join Eastern Education Group?

We recognise the expertise, commitment and passion that construction lecturers bring to further education.

Teaching the next generation of tradespeople is incredibly rewarding, but we also know how important it is to feel supported, recognised and valued by your employer.

That's why we're committed to creating an environment where our teaching staff can thrive, with opportunities for professional growth, a supportive working culture and a benefits package that recognises the contribution you make.

Your experience shapes futures. Let us invest in yours.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

*The joining bonus is subject to repayment conditions should you leave Eastern Education Group within three years of commencing employment. If you leave within the first 18 months, 100% of the bonus received will be repayable. This reduces to 50% if you leave after 18 months but before 24 months, and 25% if you leave between 24 and 36 months. No repayment will be required after three years of service. Full terms and conditions will be outlined in your offer of employment.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For more information

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Please read the job description (Word)

How to apply

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal.

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 8am, 27 October 2026.

Interview date: 2 November 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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