Sessional / Associate Teacher - Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, Part Time

Education Network; Old Durham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Old Durham is seeking a Sessional / Associate Teacher for the Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship program. This part-time role involves supporting apprentices through their final stages, reviewing their portfolios, and ensuring they are prepared for assessments. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience in vocational education. This flexible position allows working around existing commitments, providing a valuable opportunity to engage with learners at a critical stage in their teaching journey.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to support learners

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher experienced in vocational education.
• Deliver or assess higher apprenticeships.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices through final stages of Level 5 Teaching Apprenticeship.
• Review portfolios and assessment requirements.
• Provide professional guidance and sign-off.

Skills

Experience in post-16, FE, or vocational education

Experience with teacher training or apprenticeships

Confidence in assessment and quality assurance

Ability to work independently

Education

Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

Job description

Sessional / Associate Teacher - Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, Part Time

About the Role

• Supporting apprentices through the final stages of the Level 5 Teaching Apprenticeship
• Reviewing portfolios, evidence, and assessment requirements
• Providing professional guidance, feedback, and sign‑off
• Ensuring apprentices are fully prepared for end‑point assessment
• Working collaboratively with quality and apprenticeship teams

What We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher with experience in post‑16, FE, or vocational education
• Experience with teacher training, apprenticeships, or work‑based learning
• Knowledge of Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeships (or similar)
• Confidence in assessment, quality assurance, and apprentice support
• Ability to work independently with a flexible approach

Essential / Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (e.g. DET, CertEd, PGCE)
• Experience delivering or assessing teacher training or higher apprenticeships
• Understanding of apprenticeship standards and end‑point assessment (desirable)

Working Pattern & Location

• Highly flexible – day or evening work available
• Will work around the successful candidate's existing commitments
• Based in SR8 or close to Durham City Centre
• Sessional / associate basis

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to support learners at a critical and rewarding stage of their teaching journey
• Engage with a well‑established post‑16 and apprenticeship provider
• Potential involvement with higher‑level apprenticeships, including management pathways
• Flexible working that fits around your current role

To apply, email [e-mail] with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer.