Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Interview Date: 15th July 2026
Closing Date: 5th July 2026
Salary: Grade 5 (£30,023 - £33,698 FTE)
**Once you have submitted your application, please email [email protected] with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**
Would you like to work in an education provision in which no two days are the same and you can truly make a difference to the lives of young people?
Do you like the idea of smaller class sizes and fewer restrictions on your holiday dates?
Do you feel that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to motivate young people to want to achieve their potential?
We currently have a vacancy for a Joinery tutor in our Construction Department at our High Pavement centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate individual to deliver Joinery qualifications at L1 and/or L2. The ideal candidate will have at least some experience working with young people and have a level of competence necessary to delivery joinery at these levels. If you don’t hold a relevant teaching qualification, but feel you have what it takes to transfer your knowledge and experience of joinery to young people looking for a leg up, then we still want to hear from you!
Applications for part-time considered.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.
For further information, contact [email protected].
Job Description
Job Title: Joinery Tutor
Grade 5
Job Purpose
To provide young people and adults with appropriate teaching and training on accredited and non-accredited learning programmes with a focus on delivering construction qualifications to Level 2. To actively meet the standards set, (e.g. the Professional Standards from the Education and Training Foundation and the Education Inspection Framework from Ofsted). To strive to ensure that all sessions delivered are at least ‘good’ moving towards ‘outstanding’. To work with colleagues to promote best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- To deliver joinery learning programmes, up to level 2, to a high standard, to all learners
- Meet recruitment, retention, attendance and overall achievement targets
- The recruitment, selection, induction and initial assessment of learners leading to the design of their individual training programmes
- To be involved in producing an annual Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and work positively towards the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Design, develop, deliver and assess courses across a range of programmes particularly functional skills
- Provide learners with appropriate information, advice, guidance, counselling and support to enable further successful progression
- To participate in continous personal development as determined by the organisation, including the acquisition of teaching qualifications where appropriate. To take ownership of personal and professional development in line with the ETF Professional Standards for Teaching
- Administrative work associated with all the organisation’s operations
- The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, contractual requirements, and professional best practice.
- The post holder will perform any duties or tasks assigned by management required to meet service needs as appropriate to the role.
- The post holder will assume the role of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required.
Education and Knowledge Required for the role
- Hold or be willing to work towards a level 4 teaching qualification
- Hold a relevant joinery qualification allowing delivery of qualifications up to Level 2
- GCSE A to C (4 to 9) or equivalent in English and maths
- Hold or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification
- Understanding of ESFA funded training programmes
- Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including the Prevent Strategy
- Understanding of the Education Inspection Framework
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legislation in relation to learning delivery
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures
Skills and Experience
- Experience of working with adults and young people including those with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Experience of delivering and assessing joinery programmes, up to and including Level 2, to a high standard
- Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate joinery programmes
- Ability to effectively review, monitor and offer guidance and support to adults and young people.
Role Dimensions
- To provide adults and young people with appropriate joinery and employability/personal and social development training and teaching, leading them to reach their learning goals and achieve appropriate success on their programmes
- Actively promote the Service’s learning offer across Inspire Learning. No direct responsibility for staff.
Inspire Competencies
Customer Service (Competency Level 3)
- Demonstrates effective customer service skills – in person, online, email or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer, respecting confidentiality, equality & diversity and prioritises the customer over tasks where appropriate
- Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague
- Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate
Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 3)
- Knows and/or accesses information to advise and promote the Inspire Service Offer to all customers – to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them
- Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively, takes responsibility for their own development and engages with and makes the most of development opportunities provided
- Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer
Communicating well (Competency Level 3)
- Communicates clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation and uses and engages with Inspire’s online communications
- Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions-based / can-do approach
- Debates, positively challenges and/or discusses issues with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others, seeks to reach agreement and respects the final decision made
Working together (Competency Level 2)
- Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others
- Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others, respecting privacy and confidentiality as appropriate
Leading the way (Competency Level 2)
- Incorporates the spirit of Inspire’s mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, plays their part in implementing Inspire policies and procedures and management decisions
- Articulates and shares Inspire’s mission, vision and values to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues
Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 3)
- Uses Inspire resources and their time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and/or targets
- Plans ahead, making best use of time and resources available to achieve service delivery, maximising the use of technology available, minimising unnecessary travel or waste, prioritising work and working within spending limits
- Resolves competing or conflicting demand for resources and time effectively to meet the needs of themselves, colleagues and customers
Skills and qualifications (Competency Level 4)
- GCSE (Grades 1-3 [previously D-G]) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) Including: Good verbal communication skills – willing to or working towards Level 2 English and Maths
- GCSE (Grades 4-9 [previously A-C]) Inc. English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (1st Diploma) Including: Demonstrable IT Skills (Inspire Recruitment Activity/test)
- Use of Internet – information searching
- Microsoft Office – Basic Skills
- Use of online teaching platforms such as Teams and Zoom
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A level / A2 Level / AS level or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 National Certificate
- Newly Qualified or working towards: Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC
or
Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC
**Once you have submitted your application, please email [email protected] with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**
