Course Leader – Carpentry & Joinery
Closing in 15 days (1 July 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £39,302 - £45,250 per annum
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 1 July 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
What will I be doing?
Are you an experienced Carpentry & Joinery professional with a passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of skilled tradespeople? We are looking for a dedicated Carpentry & Joinery Course Leader to join our dynamic team and lead our construction training programmes.
In this pivotal role, you will influence the lives of our students across a range of exciting Carpentry and Joinery programmes. Your leadership will shape the educational journey of these students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a thriving industry.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You will be motivated and enthusiastic about Carpentry and a strong team player who strives to deliver the best possible outcomes for our students. You will have some industry experience and be flexible in your approach to adapt to the various levels of learners. You will be expected to lead a successful team of staff to continue to contribute to the College’s expectations of quality.
What is in it for me?
UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
UCS Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
Supporting documents and information
To have an informal discussion about this exciting role, please Paul Tanner, Deputy Head of Construction email- Tannerp@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk
UCS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.