Carpentry and Joinery Teacher

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution located in Manchester is seeking a Carpentry and Joinery Teacher to motivate learners with hands-on skills and industry knowledge. This exciting full-time role requires a commitment to fostering education and mentoring tradespeople. The ideal candidate will have a teaching qualification, current industry experience, and a passion for sharing expertise. Benefits include a competitive salary, 45 days of annual leave, and significant pension contributions. Full training and support toward qualifications are provided.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications if required by Awarding Organisation.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grade C or grade 4 and above.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students with practical skills and industry insight.
• Plan and deliver lessons effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.

Skills

Significant experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning

Verbal and written communication skills

Working as a team

Education

Certificate of education or PGCE

Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title: Carpentry and Joinery Teacher

Job reference: REQ011930

Date posted: 17/12/2025

Application closing date: 16/02/2026

Location: Manchester

Salary: £32,931 - £47,339 per annum

Package: Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension

Contractual hours: 35 per week (Full time)

Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment

Attachments: Teacher FE.pdf

Do you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and mentoring the next wave of talented tradespeople? The Manchester College is looking for an experienced Carpentry and Joinery teacher to inspire learners with practical skills and industry insight. If you’re ready to shape future careers and share your passion for the trade in a hands-on learning environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join our Automotive, Construction, Engineering and Logistics Department as a Carpentry and Joinery Teacher on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Start your teaching journey with us!

We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £30,750 - £32,931*. It’s a great way to kick‑start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

*Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances*.

Levelling Up Payment

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Significant Experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism.
• Working as a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet delivery targets and plans.
• Accurate and timely reports and records.
• Positive contribution to planning processes.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 16/02/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!