Practitioner (Carpentry & Joinery)

Do you have a passion for Carpentry & Joinery and want to inspire the next generation? Whether you’re working in industry or looking to change your career path, we have an exciting opportunity for a Practitioner to join our Construction Crafts curriculum team in readiness for the start of the 2026/27 academic year, with an aimed start date of 19 August 2026.

Our Practitioners are responsible for providing demonstration and practical instruction to students in the relevant curriculum area. Also assisting in the maintenance and organisation the practical resources and workshops. Practitioners are required to teach 500 hours per academic year and provide technical assistance to the wider department when required.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Practitioner in Carpentry and Joinery to support the delivery of high-quality practical training across a range of construction programmes. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help learners develop industry-standard skills and safe working practices within a well-equipped workshop environment. The successful candidate will prepare materials and equipment, provide technical support during practical sessions, maintain workshop resources, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. With current industry knowledge and a commitment to supporting student success, you will play an important role in creating an engaging learning experience and preparing learners for careers in the construction sector.

The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Gravesend campus.

Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).

Your pay: £33,799 per annum.

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Practitioner at NKC:

· 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).

· Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.

· Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.

· CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 12 July 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 21 July 2026.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.