Lead Practitioner - Teaching, Learning & Assessment (2025/AG063)

Job Introduction

Main Duties of the Role: 

Your role will be to work as part of the quality team to effectively support new and existing teaching staff and enhance teaching learning and assessment (TLA) through the design and implementation of the Professional Development Framework. You will play a pivotal role in developing Teachers as professionals through high quality delivery and interactions which demonstrate a passion for continuous improvement and have the professional standards in focus to elevate and maintain high expectations across the College.

Main duties of the role will include but are not limited to:
 - Contributing to the development and implementation of a current and evidence informed Professional Development Framework.
 - Taking a leading role on the induction for teachers and other student facing staff, including new teaching staff.
 - To plan, deliver and promote high quality professional development programmes, and be a leader driving the College’s culture of continuous improvement for TLA.
 - Support teachers to develop and enhance their practice and student interactions through individual or group coaching and mentoring.
 - To lead and contribute to the development and maintenance of mechanisms to share best practice in TLA, including Communities of practice, Action Learning Sets, and purposeful peer observations .

Essential Requirement: 

Essential requirements for the role include but are not limited to:
 - A recognised teaching qualification at level 5 or above
 - Assessor and/or Verifier qualification (or willingness to work towards)
 - Experience of Teaching across a range of levels and ages
 - Experience delivering Professional Development to teaching staff
- Experience of coaching and mentoring to support individuals and/or groups

We encourage applicants to contact Andy for further information or an informal discussion about the role. He can be contacted at Andy.Grainger@eastdurham.ac.uk.

What we offer:

• 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. 
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions. 
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan. 
• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave. 
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets. 

Join Our Team at East Durham College

Now is the perfect time to become part of our fantastic team at East Durham College! With recent investments enhancing our already outstanding teaching facilities and further development on the horizon, the College offers an excellent environment for both staff and students. We take pride in providing access to education for all, offering clear pathways through various stages of learning with a strong focus on employment opportunities across the North East region. We’re also thrilled to have earned our fifth consecutive ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted.

East Durham College operates across three campuses, delivering a wide range of courses from general further education and A-Levels to specialist land-based and technical programs, ensuring there is something for everyone. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, free gym access (Willerby Grove Campus), free parking, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.

As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

For more information about the College, please visit our Creating outstanding futures | East Durham College.

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