Sessional Lecturer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (home and office)

Job summary

Durham County Council is recruiting Sessional Lecturers to deliver high-quality teaching for DurhamLearn across a range of subjects. The role may involve travel between centres and employer premises, including daytime and evening sessions, with some weekend work.

The ideal candidate will have Level 4 teaching qualifications and relevant vocational or graduate qualifications; ESOL delivery may require CELTA or TEFL/TESOL; DBS check is required if successful.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 4 teaching qualification – DTLLS, CertEd or equivalent.
• A professional, vocational or graduate qualification in the field to be taught, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and at least one level above the level to be taught.
• Vocational qualifications or CPD must demonstrate relevant and up-to-date knowledge of the subject area.
• L2 in English and Maths or appropriate equivalent.
• Assessor Award and IQA Award desirable for Apprenticeship/ vocational delivery.
• For ESOL delivery, CELTA or equivalent L5 TEFL/TESOL or Level 5 with English & ESOL Specialism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver good or outstanding teaching and learning using innovative methods.
• Travel between centres and employer premises; occasional day, evening or weekend work.
• Work in classrooms, workshops, employer premises or community venues; may involve long periods of standing and manual handling.
• Face DBS enhanced disclosure if successful, with safeguarding responsibilities.

Education

Level 4 teaching qualification – DTLLS, CertEd or equivalent

Vocational/graduate qualification in field to be taught (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

L2 in English and Maths or equivalent

Assessor Award and IQA Award desirable

CELTA or Level 5 TEFL/TESOL for ESOL delivery

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for Sessional Lecturers to deliver a wide range of high-quality learning opportunities for DurhamLearn at Durham County Council.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• Business and Professional Skills
• ESOL
• Digital Skills
• Maths and English
• Health and Social Care (Adults and Children)
• Education
• SEND/Supported Employment

You will be required to deliver good or outstanding teaching and learning using innovative methods whilst taking into account the needs of individual learners.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of teaching and supporting learners with additional needs or with challenging behaviour and is able identify and address the differing needs of a wide range of learners.

The Sessional Lecturer opportunity may involve travel between centres and to employer premises including regular day time and evening working and the possibility of some weekend working. The working conditions could include classrooms, workshops/employer premises or in community venues. This may involve long periods of standing, manual handling, lifting, carrying and erecting of resources as well as some lone working before and after classes.

We encourage you to contact Donna Ross via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• A minimum Level 4 teaching qualification – DTLLS, CertEd or equivalent.
• A professional, vocational or graduate qualification in the field to be taught, Vocational and professional qualifications need to be at least at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and at least one level above the level to be taught,
• Vocational qualifications or CPD must demonstrated relevant and up-to date knowledge of the subject area.
• L2 in English and Maths or appropriate equivalent
• For Apprenticeship and some vocational delivery, Assessor Award and IQA Award desirable.
• For ESOL delivery, CELTA or equivalent L5 TEFL/TESOL or Level 5 with English & ESOL Specialism.Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding:
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List and due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on 24th September 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from [e-mail]. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Unqualified Teachers 1-6, £22,601 – £35,259 per annum pro rata to hours worked

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant