Hourly Paid Lecturer in Catering, Temporary until June 2027

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Employer: Darlington College

Location: Darlington, Durham

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Casual

Contract Length: 30 June 2027

Salary: £28.83 per hour (includes £4.75 holiday pay)

Posted: 9th November 2026

Expires: 22nd November 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Job ID: 1583269

Job Reference: 25/26 - 471 (for 26/27)

Purpose of Job

Plan, deliver and develop high quality learning opportunities for students to help them achieve their learning goals, in accordance with the College’s mission, values and objectives. Provide professional support in all aspects of curriculum development and delivery, student support, placement and assessment. This will generally include associated organisational, administrative and management responsibilities.

Principle Accountabilities

• Provide high quality teaching, learning, assessment and internal moderation across a wide range of courses up to and including Higher Education.
• Develop and prepare curricula, course plans, high quality learning materials, assignments, activities and assessments for student learning.
• Monitor and assess students’ progress through course work, project work and examinations and maintain up to date and accurate records of their progress and achievement.
• Provide good quality tutorship of students, giving appropriate support to enable students to achieve their academic and vocational targets. Complete student reports and where appropriate, communicate with stakeholders and external agencies to provide information on progress of students.
• Lead a course (or courses) of study, ensuring high levels of retention and achievement.
• Interview and give guidance to potential students, through liaison with Student Services and assist existing students to make appropriate decisions in relation to their next steps.
• Monitor attendance of students including completion of registers, withdrawal and transfer forms to ensure accurately maintained student and class records within the College’s MIS.
• Organise student placements (in liaison with business development advisers) and communicate with students in the workplace as required.
• Undertake review of course performance and plan for further development and improvement of the provision accordingly.
• Be proactive in marketing/liaising with local schools, sector representatives and employers with the objective of developing and enhancing programmes of study.
• Prepare for and participate in appropriate College Events.
• Engage in professional development/research work including the conduct of and participation in staff appraisal and in-service training based on an assessment of individual needs.
• Support College policies, procedures and quality assurance systems.
• Be familiar with Safeguarding requirements as outlined in the Safeguarding Policy and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery.
• Be prepared to operate on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the organisation.
• To perform such other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required.

Generic duties

• Complete all associated organisation/administrative work; preparation and marking in a timely manner.
• Assist in the coverage of classes for absent colleagues.
• Respond to student data requests.
• Supervise students in all contexts on College premises and elsewhere when on College activities.
• Identify, deliver where appropriate, monitor and record all aspects of additional support, in conjunction with the Additional Support Team.
• Participate in, or lead where appropriate, team/ committee meetings.
• Assist with the selection of students for awards.
• Respond to enquiries, compliments and complaints regarding course(s).

At all times deliver a professional approach in all aspect of work, treating all staff, students and the wider college community with respect.

Safeguarding Statement:

• Child protection is the responsibility of all staff. The College will therefore encourage and maintain an environment where students feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to.
• Ensure students know that there are staff in the College whom they can approach if they are worried.
• Include opportunities in the curriculum for students to develop the skills they need to recognise and stay safe from abuse.
• All staff will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding induction and training.