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Salary
£37,192 – £39,669 Entry
£40,847-£43,267 (two years training experience)
£48,041-£50,941 PGCE Qualified
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Package
Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 16.30% is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.
Job category/type
Apprenticeship Delivery
Date posted
22/05/2026
Job reference
REQ00000357
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is one of the largest colleges in Wales, committed to delivering high-quality education and training that supports learners, employers, and the wider community.
We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and experienced Construction Trainer – Carpentry to deliver high-quality training programmes up to Level 3 in Site Carpentry.
This role plays a vital part in developing learners’ technical skills, employability, and industry readiness, working closely with employers and internal teams to ensure provision remains responsive, relevant, and of the highest quality.
About the Role
As a Construction Trainer – Carpentry, you will:
- Plan, design, deliver, and evaluate engaging carpentry training programmes tailored to employer and learner needs
- Deliver training and assessment in college and on-site where appropriate
- Support apprenticeship planning and learner progression through effective assessment, feedback, and review
- Embed essential skills, including literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability, within carpentry programmes
- Work collaboratively with employers to identify training needs and support learner success
- Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records, and meet key performance indicators
- Contribute to quality assurance, self-assessment, and continuous improvement activities
- Maintain current industry knowledge through CPD and professional engagement
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- A minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Site Carpentry
- Significant industry experience working on site within carpentry
- An Assessor Award (Level 3) or willingness to work towards it
- A TAQA Level 4 / IQA qualification or willingness to work towards it
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and to deadlines
- The ability to build positive relationships with learners, employers, and colleagues
- Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems for assessment and tracking
A teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent), HNC/Degree in Construction, and relevant CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications are desirable. Welsh language skills are welcomed, and support is available for those willing to learn.
The closing date for completed applications is 4th June 2026 11:59pm
To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department via [email protected]
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks, before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.
Registration with the Educational Workforce Council for Wales (EWC Wales) is a mandatory requirement of the post
These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.
We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.