We are excited to offer an opportunity for two Lecturers to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, delivering high-quality learning in Maths, English, and Digital Skills across County Durham. You will be working 37 hours term-time plus 2 weeks.

This is a rewarding role where you will support adult learners at all levels, helping them build confidence, develop essential skills, and take meaningful steps towards further learning, employment, and personal growth.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

As part of the DurhamLearn Foundation Learning programme, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across:

Digital Skills
English Functional Skills
Maths Functional Skills

You will play a key role in inspiring learners from diverse backgrounds, many of whom are taking their first steps back into education.

This dynamic position involves:

Delivering teaching across multiple community venues
Supporting learners with a wide range of needs and starting points
Delivering both informal learning and regulated qualifications up to Level 2
Potential for online, evening, and weekend delivery

Please note: the role involves regular travel across the county and may include some physically active tasks such as setting up learning equipment and working independently before and after sessions.

We’re seeking a passionate educator with recent teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:

Maths
English
ESOL

You will be confident, adaptable, and committed to inclusive learning, with a genuine desire to help learners succeed within their communities.

We encourage you to contact Emma Wardell via email at emma.wardell@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

A minimum Level 5 teaching qualification - DTLLS, CertEd or equivalent.
A subject-specific or professional qualification at Level 3 or above (or equivalent).
Current knowledge of the subject area.
GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths, or equivalentPlease 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 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 and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children, adults, or both.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on 3rd July 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support to your application and for guidance on completing your application.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk

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