Here at East Durham College we have an exciting opportunity for a GCSE & FS English lecturer to join our team. The post is a full time role which would you require you to work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards in the delivery of allocated teaching programmes, including the associated organisational, coordination and administrative responsibility.
- To undertake formal scheduled teaching to include preparation and evaluation of delivery.
- To undertake course delivery and associated course development of assigned courses.
- To undertake the marking of student work and examinations and complete awarding body paperwork for course delivered on.
- To take part in moderation of assessment as appropriate.
- To undertake the monitoring and controlling of an allocated areas of courses information and data, including exam entry, accuracy, liaising with the awarding body and schemes of work.
- To prepare learning materials and student assignments, including on line materials.
- To undertake interviews and offer information, advice and guidance to students.
- To participate in student visits and college promotional events.
- To participate in course review, self-assessment review and development as part of a course delivery team.
- To participate in appropriate team meetings/ cross college meetings for specified courses.
- To assist Band C lectured in the production of course review, self-assessment and quality improvement planning.
- To arrange work experience for learners where appropriate
- Play an active part in your own professional development and undertake continual professional development.
- To communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
- To fulfil duties in relation to college policies and procedures and quality assurance systems.
- To behave in a professional manner in line with the college values.
- Any other duties commensurate with the salary and grade of the post, which may be assigned from time to time.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults including actions to prevent radicalisation.
- To promote equality and diversity themes in teaching, learning and assessment in line with the colleges commitment to equality and diversity.
- LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions
- Free Gym Membership.
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
- 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
- Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs
- Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
- Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon
- Free onsite parking
- On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa)
- Cycle to work scheme and much more
The College is home to a genuine and supportive community of students and staff - we believe you won’t find a more supportive and friendlier college.
And that support leads to some great results. A high proportion of our students progress successfully into further or higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
Students at East Durham College also develop their confidence, self-esteem and work-related skills - developing good employability skills and enhance their future opportunities.
We also have a strong focus on helping students to make a positive contribution to their communities through the community project aspect of our exciting tutorial programme. The work of our students and our Students’ Union also helps a wide range of charities and community action projects. In fact, our 14-16 Engage provision was shortlisted for the 2020 Tes FE Awards in the Contribution to the Local Community Award category.
We have a key focus on supporting students in their journey on to employment or further forms of education and training, building upon the positive and life-changing experience of studying at East Durham College.