Bank Lecturer in Chainsaw/Practical

Craven College; Skipton; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton seeks a committed Bank Lecturer in Chainsaw/Practical Delivery to teach and assess across a range of courses and act as a course tutor.

You will plan, deliver high-quality teaching, undertake initial assessments, mark work, and support student progression within the College's safeguarding and quality assurance framework. This role requires flexibility, strong organisational skills, and commitment to student development.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 English and Maths
• Teaching qualification to Level 3
• CS30/CS31 qualification and vocational teaching experience
• Ability to deliver good teaching practice
• Good administrative skills and record-keeping

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment across courses
• Carry out initial assessments and inform planning for individualised learning
• Mark and assess student work in a timely manner
• Embed English, Maths and digital skills within learning environments
• Develop schemes of work and learning materials
• Contribute to teamwork across programmes and college QA cycle
• Attend meetings and support team members
• Course moderation/verification of assessed work
• Interview students and support progression routes
• Support students at risk of underperforming and maintain conduct standards
• Maintain accurate course records and attendance reporting
• Provide references to support positive onward progression

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Digitally literate

Team leadership

Motivate staff

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 teaching qualification

Certificate in Education (Level 3)

Job description

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Bank Lecturer in Chainsaw/Practical Delivery, to teach and assess across a range of courses within the teaching department and act as a course tutor to groups of students

Employer

Craven College

Date Posted

October 15, 2026

Post No.

BANK50

Location

Skipton

Rate of pay

£25.90 per hour (rate including holiday pay)

Hours

Variable hours

Responsible to

Head of Department

Closing Date

November 1, 2026 23:59

Special Conditions

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

Key Duties

This job description is a guide to the duties you will be expected to perform immediately on your appointment. These may change in the future in line with the strategic direction and development of the College.

• To plan, prepare and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations.
• To carry out and record initial assessments and diagnostic to inform planning for individualised learning.
• To mark and assess student work in a timely manner as per the policy, outside of classroom contact hours.
• To contribute to the development of employability skills through partnership with employers where appropriate.
• To embed English, Maths and digital skills within planned learning and classroom environments.
• To develop schemes of work, learning plans /materials in line with course aims, objectives, mode of assessment and accreditation.
• To contribute effectively to teamwork in course delivery across programmes as necessary.
• To work within the course team to review the course and participate in the College quality assurance cycle and to complete course reviews and action plans.
• To attend regular College, department and course team meetings and to offer and provide support to team members.
• To be involved with course moderation/verification of assessed work.

Student Support

• To interview students, where applicable, and to take part in enrolment, open days, taster events, marketing events, welcome sessions, parents’ evenings and induction onto programmes in year.
• To meet students regularly on an individual basis to discuss academic progress and to support students in their choice of progression routes.
• To support students who are not performing to required standards in line with College procedures for students at risk of failing.
• To maintain high standards of student conduct by monitoring and supporting positive behaviours
• To liaise with parents/carers and external agencies as appropriate.

Course Management and administration

• To keep accurate and updated course and student records, including registers, reports, including student assessment and achievement, learner intended and actual destination information.
• To provide accurate course and student information as required by the College including contribution to local self-assessment and quality improvement action plans.
• To monitor student attendance and timekeeping by ensuring that registers are completed daily, and report attendance issues to programme leaders/Head of Department.
• To take part in termly reports on students’ progress and to write references as required to support positive onward progression.

General

• To follow and implement the principles of safeguarding children and young people as they apply to the role with the College. Actively promote and implement the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
• To be involved in College staff development and training schemes and participate in PDR procedures.
• To adhere to the College's Equality and Diversity with respect to staff and students and champion inclusion in all practices
• To comply with and implement the College’s Health and Safety policy
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required

This job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder.

Person Specific

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
• Minimum Level 3, qualification or equivalent professional Qualification in a relevant subject area
• Teaching qualification to Level 3/Certificate in Education
• CS30 and CS31 qualification
  Experience of working in job roles in the specific teaching area (Vocational Experience)
• Ability to deliver good teaching practice
• Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
• interest and understanding of current educational initiatives
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the Department and College
• Ability to motivate staff and work effectively as a team member
• Ability to achieve consistently high standards under pressure
• Willingness and ability to liaise effectively with external bodies and agencies
• Willing to undertake professional development linked to the needs of the Department and College
• Digitally literate

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience of course tutorship
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area
  Experience of FE/HE programmes
• Ability to effectively use digital tools and platforms to support innovative and inclusive teaching approaches
• Knowledge of current initiatives in specific departmental area being applied for
• Experience of IV/IQA planning and assessment