Apprentice Carpenter

Winchester College is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Carpenter to join our Works Department starting in September 2025. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual eager to develop their carpentry skills within a historic and varied environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Works Manager and supervised by the Lead Carpenter, the Apprentice Carpenter will be an integral part of our small carpentry team. You'll gain hands-on experience maintaining, improving, and altering the College's extensive range of buildings, which span from the 14th to the 21st century.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Skill Development: Developing practical carpentry skills in conjunction with an appropriate apprentice training course at a College of Further Education.
• Team Support: Supporting our existing carpentry team in various maintenance, improvement, and alteration projects across the College's diverse building stock.
• Departmental Contribution: Being a willing and adaptable member of the Works Department, prepared to work beyond typical carpentry tasks to support wide-ranging duties.

About You:

We are seeking an individual with a clear aptitude for carpentry and a strong desire to learn and develop.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

• Enthusiasm & Work Ethic: An enthusiastic and hardworking individual prepared to make the most of this development opportunity.
• Aptitude for Carpentry: A demonstrated clear aptitude for carpentry skills.
• Commitment to Learning: Fulfilment of all requirements to attend a relevant carpentry course at a College of Further Education.
• Physical Capability: Awareness of the physical nature of the position, including the requirement to work under all weather conditions and once trained, at heights.

What We Offer:

• Start Date: September 2025.
• Working Hours: This is a fixed-term position, initially for 42 months, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year (Monday-Friday), with some evening and weekend requirements.
• Salary: £22,900.55 (gross) pa, paid monthly. Salary levels are reviewed annually in September.

If you are a motivated individual ready to launch your career in carpentry within a unique and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk

How To Apply

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 27 July 2025.

Diversity and Inclusion

Winchester College is a truly international community that celebrates everyone’s individuality, talents and potential and offers regular training and career development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We work hard to create a culture where different perspectives are valued and our staff feel valued for their individuality and share a sense of belonging. Our aim is to reflect the diverse nature of society and of our pupil body.

Safeguarding

Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.

Sustainability

Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible.