- Are you looking for a role where you can pass on your carpentry skills to the next generation?
- Do you want a varied role that combines teaching with real-world, work-based assessment?
We’re looking for an experienced Carpentry professional to join our Construction team at Ore Valley, supporting apprentices through high-quality teaching. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, working with motivated learners and a supportive curriculum and apprenticeship team.
- This exciting role will include:
- Delivering Site Carpentry teaching to apprentices on Wednesdays & Fridays.
- Supporting learners with progress reviews, evidence gathering, and preparation for End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure a high-quality apprenticeship experience aligned to industry standards
- If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:
- Level 3 in Carpentry.
- Ideally at least 5 years’ industry experience, demonstrating occupational competence
- Experience teaching and/or assessing apprentices, either on a 1:1 basis or in group settings
- For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We can offer teacher development and qualifications to support your success in teaching
- Closing date: 2nd September 2026
- Interview Date: W/c 7th September
College location: Based at our Ore Valley Campus.
Annual salary: Circa £30,000 - £42,000 FTE.
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Part Time – 15 Hours/52.14 Weeks - initially until October half term, with possibility of extension.
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [email protected]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.
Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [email protected] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.
At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Recruitment Agencies
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