Job profile

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

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

As a Carpentry & Joinery Teacher you will provide supervision of your curriculum area, ensuring that you meet budget, quality, and operational targets. You will deliver high quality, learner-focused education providing a secure and friendly environment in order for your students to succeed. In your role you will plan, lead, and develop the curriculum area within the establishment to ensure compliance with the national curriculum framework, the integration of functional skills, best practice, and quality targets. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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

Benefits

Successful candidates will be offered a salary of between  £25,809 - £43,397 per annum, depending on your level of experience.

Our Colleagues also receive:

• 56 days annual leave. Includes 45 days holiday, min of 3 college closure plus 8 bank holidays.
• 820 hrs global teaching.
• Opportunity to work from home if not required to be on site, including 3 well-being days.
• In-house training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career.
• Commitment of 5 Industry updating days within your global teaching allocation.
• A vast array of career development opportunities.
• We pride ourselves on offering a favourable pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.
• Fully funded PGCE or CertEd available.

Levelling Up Payment

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

Safeguarding

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 28/08/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!