Instructor Carpentry & Joinery - Permanent Position

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Instructor Position: Carpentry & Joinery

Permanent Position

City of Dublin FET College Finglas, Jamestown Road, Northwest Campus

Ref: IFCJ26J2

Salary €49,497 - €77,920 pro rata per annum.

Starting pay will be dependent on an applicant’s 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 (€56,180 p/a pro rata).

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.

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:

o 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.

o Be enthusiastic about apprenticeship with strong communication skills and the ability to engage with apprentices.

o 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. 

Latest date for receipt of completed online application is: 12 noon on Tuesday 4th August 2026