Job Description

At East Durham College, we are investing millions of pounds into the redevelopment of our Houghall campus, ensuring that our land-based students get the very best facilities. So far, we have invested over \xc2\xa313m, including:

• \xc2\xa32.2m in the redevelopment of Houghall\xe2\x80\x99s icon\xc2\xadic entrance building
• Opened a new \xc2\xa32.4m Animal Care centre
• Developed a state-of-the-art, \xc2\xa32.6m agricultural unit
• Opened a brand new equine centre complete with indoor arena
• With exciting plans for further development over the next 3 years

About the Role

• To deliver exceptional teaching which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based qualification
• To inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of agriculture, instilling in them a passion for the subject and a desire to develop their understanding
• To deliver City and Guild technical Qualifications at Level 2 and 3

About You

• Have specialist knowledge from the Agriculture Industry
• Hold a teaching qualification or have a willingness to complete one
• Hold a degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
• Be a strong team player, have excellent administration skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage with external partners and industry
• Be a highly motivated lecturer with experience of providing tutorial support to students being advantageous

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• 40 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development

More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and this role requires a DBS check.

The College is home to a genuine and supportive community of students and staff - we believe you won\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99 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.

East Durham College