We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Arboriculture Lecturer / Short Course Trainer based at our Houghall Campus (with an expectation that you will be able to work across all 3 sites) on an hourly paid basis.
Main Duties of the Role:
Due to continued growth in our arboriculture curriculum, we are interested in receiving applications from well organised and self-motivated individuals vocationally qualified to deliver either Level 4/5 in Arboriculture and/or NPTC Certificates of Technical Competence in land-based specialism.
We are interested in receiving applications from those wishing to work wither on a contracted or a self-employed basis.
The successful candidate will join a strong and supportive team delivering a varied blend of practical and classroom sessions from our Houghall Campus in Durham City. While previous experience of teaching adults would be an advantage, the college provides a strong mentoring programme for those with industry experience wishing to move into teaching and with the commitment to offer our learners an outstanding learning experience.
Essential Requirement:
- Minimum of a level 4 in land-based specialism OR Certificates of professional competence relevant area.
- Level 2 Maths and English or above.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
What we offer:
- Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 23.68% 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.
