CASUAL - Teaching Support (Events) - Grade 5

Durham University; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University invites applicants for a casual Teaching Support (Events) role in the Science Faculty Office. The post involves maintaining registers, supporting delivery of teaching elements, and producing learning and teaching materials for a STEM outreach event in Darlington on 13-14 October 2026.

You will train and support undergraduate and postgraduate students and staff, ensure appropriate conduct and welfare, and report outcomes to project leads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain registers and monitor attendance
• Support the delivery of specific elements of the teaching programme as specified by the relevant department
• Assist with the production of L&T materials
• Assist and direct student projects as required
• Help ensure appropriate student conduct and adherence to ethical guidelines, implementing the University’s code of conduct and reporting any concerns to the academic mentor
• Monitoring the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately
• Developing interactive materials for 10min round robin mini-workshops to be delivered to groups of 10-13 year old school pupils at Darlington's Destination STEM event on 13-14 Oct 2026.
• Setting up the mini-workshops on 12 Oct at Hopetown, Darlington.
• Training and supporting undergraduate and post-graduate students and staff in delivering the activities to the multiple groups.
• Ensuring all Durham University staff/students are supported and take breaks during the event.
• Reporting back to the project leads on numbers attending and staff/student experience of the event.

Job description

Job Title

Job Description - CASUAL - Teaching Support (Events) - Grade 5 (26001316)

Job Number

26001316

Location

Science Faculty Office

Contract

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 30

Closing Date

04-Oct-2026, 10:59:00 PM

About the University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain registers and monitor attendance
• Support the delivery of specific elements of the teaching programme as specified by the relevant department
• Assist with the production of L&T materials
• Assist and direct student projects as required
• Help ensure appropriate student conduct and adherence to ethical guidelines, implementing the University’s code of conduct and reporting any concerns to the academic mentor
• Monitoring the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately
• Developing interactive materials for 10min round robin mini-workshops to be delivered to groups of 10-13 year old school pupils at Darlington's Destination STEM event on 13-14 Oct 2026.
• Setting up the mini-workshops on 12 Oct at Hopetown, Darlington.
• Training and supporting undergraduate and post-graduate students and staff in delivering the activities to the multiple groups.
• Ensuring all Durham University staff/students are supported and take breaks during the event.
• Reporting back to the project leads on numbers attending and staff/student experience of the event.

Disability Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement

Not Applicable.