Jobs in Harworth

Lecturer in Joinery
Location: North Notts Campus, Worksop
Salary: £33,487 (Non-QTS) to £38,487 (QTS) per annum, plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)
Closing Date: 01st June 2026
About the Role
Are you a master of your craft ready to trade the site for the classroom? This is a standout opportunity to put down the saw, step off the joists, and step into a role where your legacy isn't just the buildings you’ve worked on, but the skilled professionals you’ll create.
Whether you are a time-served Joiner looking to give back or an experienced Assessor seeking a fresh challenge, we want your expertise. Our Construction department is evolving into a national Centre of Excellence, and we need passionate, industry-hardened professionals to help us shape a curriculum that is as sharp as your best chisel.
In this role, you will lead the way in delivering outstanding training across Level 1-3 study programmes, adult courses, and apprenticeships. From the precision of the workshop to the theory of the classroom, you will provide the high-class education that turns a novice into a specialist
Why This Role?
Job Satisfaction: There is nothing quite like the pride of seeing a student master a complex joint or finish a project because of your mentorship.
A New Chapter: Take your years of site knowledge and apply them in a stable, rewarding environment.
Shape the Industry: You’ll have a direct hand in developing a modern, creative curriculum that meets the needs of today’s construction world.
You will…
We are looking for more than just a Lecturer; we need an enthusiast who can bring the timber trade to life. You should be a motivator who can explain the "why" behind the "how."
In this role, you will:
Inspire Success: Use your industry experience to set SMART targets, pushing students to achieve their full potential in both practical and theoretical Joinery.
Be Creative: Develop innovative learning resources—from traditional hand-tool techniques to modern digital methods—to keep learners engaged and future-ready.
Be a Team Player: Work closely with colleagues and management to ensure our department hits its strategic goals and remains a leader in trade education.
Your Qualifications:
* A Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
* A teaching qualification and Assessor award (or the willingness to work towards them with our full support).
* Level 2 English and Maths (or a commitment to undertake these).
Our excellent benefits and rewards package:
* Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
* Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during Christmas period
* Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
* Free Parking available at all of our sites
* Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
* New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made
What is the RNN Group?
RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too
To Apply
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