Foundation Studies and Vocational Steps Lecturer

If you are looking to further your career at a groundbreaking and award-winning College, we'd love to hear from you! The post holder will teach and manage learning on a range of courses including:- Pre-Entry, Entry Level 1-3 and Level 1 Foundation Learning and Vocational Steps Courses. The role will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and support to students within the Foundation Studies and Vocational Steps provision, enabling learners to develop the skills, confidence, independence and qualifications needed for successful progression into further education, employment and adulthood. The postholder will create an inclusive, aspirational and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students, including those with additional learning needs, EHCPs, SEMH and barriers to education. They will plan and deliver engaging and differentiated learning experiences that promote personal development, employability, independence, English and maths development, and positive destinations for all learners. The lecturer will contribute to outstanding student outcomes through effective curriculum delivery, strong pastoral support, collaborative working with colleagues and external agencies, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality, wellbeing and continuous quality improvement. The role supports the department ethos of encouraging every learner to "be the best they can be" while contributing positively to the wider strategic aims of the college. New College Durham offer a wide range of benefits to enhance your professional development, take care of your health and well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. On top of this, our flexible benefits scheme lets you choose from a comprehensive selection of benefits and rewards to meet your individual needs. New College Durham offers support and benefit options such as:

• Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
• Family friendly policies including Flexible Working, Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental Leave, and Special Leave
• Generous annual leave package and option to purchase additional annual leave
• Training, support and the opportunity to develop your professional skills, including three full days each year exclusively to staff development
• Free car parking
• Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments
  
  New College Durham is a great place to work. It is a high performing and financially outstanding college. We are continually investing in new facilities and resources to benefit our students, such as our new development, T.H.E HUB.
Staff who are new to teaching in FE may be eligible for the Levelling up premium payment for FE teachers here at New College Durham; please check GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for more details. New College Durham is one of the leading Further Education colleges in the North East and continues to be at the forefront of new initiatives, being one of the few colleges in the North East to offer all the new T-Level programmes. We focus on providing training and education that creates the best outcomes for our students, giving them the edge in their chosen industry. New College Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment. We are committed to being a fully inclusive and diverse community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. As an inclusive employer awarded the following recognitions demonstrate our commitment to our workforce/the community we serve:
• Disability Confident Status
• Mindful Employer
• Dying to Work
• Better Health at Work - maintaining excellence.
• New College Durham have further signed up to the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing charter, as well as the AOC EDI Charter.
We pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students; to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks.Before applying for a role with New College Durham it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a persons whom is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please see below; DBS code of practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note that Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) will not be accepted. Supporting documents NewchoicesFlexibleBenefits2526.pdf (5.96 MB) Combined Safeguarding Recruitment Policy 2025-26.pdf (774.41 KB) Staff Benefits.pdf (1.74 MB) 25 FSVS recruitment brochure.pdf (5.21 MB) Lecturer Academic JDPS FSVS.pdf (1.42 MB)