The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Arboriculture/ Tree and Woodland Management Lecturer to join the East Durham College Team on a part time basis working 15 hours a week.
Please note, if you are successful in securing an interview you will be expected to prepare a 20 minute microteach regarding an aspect of your subject specialism, this will take place on the 12th of August.
Main Duties of 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 arboriculture, especially tree identification, pests and diseases, woodland management, tree science, tree surveys and inspections and urban forestry and community projects.
To deliver City and Guild technical Qualifications at Level 3, T Level and NPTC short courses.
Essential Requirement:
Have specialist knowledge from the Arboriculture/Forestry Industry
Hold a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one
Hold at least a Level 3 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 theoretical support to students being advantageous
About EDC
There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region. Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.
The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.
East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
More information about the College can be found on our website.
