Teacher - Joinery

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Job Reference LUM3644/2851

Apply for this job Number of Positions Requested: 1 Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Full Time Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: 52 weeks Salary: Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum Working Hours: 37 hours City/Town: Harrogate Closing Date: 18/10/2026 Job Category: Teachers/Lecturers Group Member: Harrogate College Campus: Harrogate College

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Harrogate College are recruiting for a Joinery Teacher with site joinery experience to join the already successful Construction Department in Harrogate.

We welcome applications from candidates that have industry experience and are looking to move into a teaching career.

The Construction Department boast industry-standard workshops. You will be joining the established joinery team to teach predominantly site joinery. 

We are proud to offer an employed-led curriculum and are committed to providing all learners with the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to meet the growing needs of industry. Learners are encouraged to have fun, to be kind, to believe in their own unique abilities and talents, and to be proud of the progress they make.

What You Will Do

• Plan exciting and relevant lessons according to the course content outlined by City and Guilds 
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge, skills  and understanding to help learners gain a successful outcome.
• You will be responsible for the retention, achievement, and positive progression rates for identified courses in your area.
• Provide high-quality and effective planning and delivery across the course team.
• Develop creative learning materials for learners.

About You

• Hold a minimum of Level 3 in Joinery or equivalent.
• Experience in site joinery.
• Have a Level 5 Teaching Qualification, or a willingness to work towards within a given timeframe.
• Knowledge and experience within education is desirable.
• Have a positive, "can do" approach.
• Be able to engage with young people.
• Have the ability to multi-task.
• Can work both individually and as part of a team.

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035. 

We have recently been awarded £16m