Instructor Post: Carpentry & Joinery City of Dublin FET College Finglas, Jamestown Road, Northwest Campus Permanent Position Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 23rd February 2026 Trade Tests to take place: 2 nd March 2026 Interviewing to commence week beginning: 16th March 2026 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only Salary: €48,507 - €76,385 pro rata per annum. Starting pay will be dependent on an applicants post-qualification experience. Incremental credit will be applied based on the number of years post-qualification experience up to a maximum of 5 increments. For example, an applicant taking up a position 5 years post qualification experience, will start on point 6 of the scale (€55,073 p/a pro rata). Annual Leave:25 days per annum. Hours of Work: 35 hour working week (full-time post), on Fridays. Location of Position: The position will be based initially in City of Dublin FET College Finglas, Jamestown Road, Northwest Campus, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11 KW18. Function of Position:The successful candidate will impart practical skills and relevant theoretical knowledge to instruct learners in Phase 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Essential Requirements: Recognised craft qualification on the NFQ / EQF framework in the relevant trade OR QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Carpentry & Joinery Acquired an appropriate level of post qualification experience in the relevant trade OR 3 years post Apprenticeship experience Have knowledge and understanding of current health & safety legislation within the industry. Communicate ideas graphically through technical drawing and use a range of mathematical skills and tools in a variety of engineering sectors. Desirable Requirements: Previous training, instructing or teaching experience is desirable. Applicants should: - Hold or be willing to attend a preparatory training programme to acquire a training qualification. This will be provided to successful candidates as part of the onboarding process. - Be enthusiastic about apprenticeship with strong communication skills and the ability to engage with apprentices. - Have experience of mentoring / assessing apprentices on-the-job would be a distinct advantage however ongoing mentoring will be provided by experienced Instructors on-site. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office: Instruct the trainees in all aspects of domestic and industrial Carpentry and Joinery work Communicate ideas graphically through technical drawing and use a range of mathematical skills and tools in a variety of engineering sectors. Prepare lesson plans, course notes, presentational material and handouts as appropriate. Schedule, conduct, correct and mark assessment/tests in accordance with the relevant assessment programmes and carry out associated administrative tasks. Provide appropriate additional instruction and schedule, conduct, correct and mark repeat assessments in accordance with the prescribed referral procedures. Maintain prescribed course records. Supervise participants and ensure that correct methods, quality standards and safety procedures are observed. Supervise participants in respect of their timekeeping, attendance, behaviour and general application of the participants of the course. Ensure adequate security of tools, equipment, machines and materials located in the training area. Ensure that equipment and machines are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule. Plan and ensure the timely delivery of all course material and non-capital tools and equipment. Raise requests for the purchase and supply of course material and noncapital tools and equipment. Ensure that course materials are used in an economical and cost-effective manner. Use new technology as appropriate, to assist in delivering and administering training. Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, including delivery of training on other courses as appropriate. Latest date for receipt of completed online applications for the above is: 12 noon on Monday 23rd February 2026