Course Leader - Joinery (LUM20595/1774)

Harrogate College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Job description

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £32,381 to £37,525 per annum.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closes: 10th April 2025

Job Ref: LUM20595/1774

About the Role

Harrogate College is looking for a Joinery Course Leader to join the team!

This is a new position within the department. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a curriculum that focuses on bench and site joinery within our construction department. The role combines academic leadership, industry relevance, and a focus on key knowledge, skills, and behaviours to equip learners with the necessary tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.

This position plays a crucial role in aligning education with the growing demand of the construction industry within the community of North Yorkshire. The role requires a committed individual with deep knowledge of joinery practices who can inspire both students and faculty to achieve excellence.

What You Will Do

1. Curriculum Development & Innovation
2. High-Quality Delivery & Student Outcomes
3. Industry & Policy Alignment
4. Team Leadership & Professional Development
5. Assessment & Progress Monitoring
6. Student Engagement & Support
7. Quality Assurance & Improvement
8. Promotion & Outreach

About You

We are seeking a creative, committed and forward-thinking practitioner with a passion for woodwork and joinery. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Industry Experience
2. Teaching Experience
3. Student-Focused Approach
4. Teamwork & Collaboration
5. Excellent Communication Skills
6. Self-motivation & Independence
7. Commitment to Professional Development

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

1. Generous Annual leave entitlement
   • Support Staff 39 days
   • Academic 44 days
   • Senior Management 44 days
2. Excellent Pension schemes
   • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
   • Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Memberships and discounts
4. Travel and commuting
5. Learning and development opportunities
6. Employee wellbeing initiatives
7. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

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 of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.

We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.