Lecturer in Carpentry and Multi-Skills; FE), Bluetownonline

Job Title

Lecturer in Carpentry and Multi‑Skills (FE)

Birmingham

£35,608 – £43,482 per annum – AC2

Permanent, Full‑time and part‑time applications will be considered; please indicate your preference on your application.

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, it has delivered career‑focused education and training for decades. With around 8,000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region’s skills needs. Its mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed, and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of its students, the economy and society at large.

Do you have experience teaching carpentry in Further Education or are you an experienced carpenter looking for a new challenge? We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Lecturer to join our growing team. You will want to pass on your skills to the next generation and will need to have relevant experience in construction. We welcome applications for part‑time or full‑time contracts.

You will work with Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world‑class and that we produce work‑ready students for employment or career progression. The ideal candidate will be committed to self‑development and to keeping up to date with industry innovation.

• Teach and learn about carpentry and multi‑skills within a Further Education context.
• Collaborate with Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to design and refine course content.
• Ensure delivery is world‑class and supports students in becoming work‑ready.
• Maintain up‑to‑date industry knowledge and incorporate innovation into teaching.
• Support student progress and professional development.

• Experience teaching carpentry in FE or proven experience as a qualified carpenter.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and industry engagement.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles and the PREVENT agenda.
• Preferred experience of roles such as Carpentry Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Skilled Trades Lecturer, Building Services Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher.

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 bank holidays & concessionary days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer contributions – 28.6 %
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support.
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse.
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship.
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily subsidised on‑site car parking in central Birmingham.
• Free on‑site gym membership.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing date – Sunday 8th March 2026.

Interview date – Wednesday 25th March 2026.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered.