Job Description

Job details

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Responsible to


Curriculum Leader


Location


Buxton Campus


Closing date


Thursday 14 August 2025


Salary


26.53 per teaching hour in vocational FE for qualified teachers


Job grade


Atypical (Academic)


Reference


0153-25


Contract type


Permanent


Post type


Hourly paid


Adaptive working type


Onsite

This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.


Please note: applicants already contracted to full-time positions within the University are not permitted to undertake additional contracted hours due to the weekly working time directive.



About the University
We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.



The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.



We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.



Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.


About the College/Department
University of Derby Buxton is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding further education provider.


About the role
We are looking to recruit an individual to teach on our Hairdressing courses at our Buxton campus.



This position is an hourly paid role delivering hairdressing to study programme learners.



You will benefit from working in a rapidly growing department with other professionals using industry standard facilities and resources.



Our students have access to comprehensive support services and benefit from extensive links with the University of Derby and other local higher education establishments.


About You
Our lecturers need to be adaptable, creative and resourceful. You will also need to hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 teaching qualification; hold Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C) in both English and maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale and hold a relevant vocational qualification.


Principal accountabilities
To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.

To assess and record students' progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, internal verification, learning agreements, action plans etc.

To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation.

To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.

To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with College procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements.

To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the College and University campus.

To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and College documentation.

To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.

To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.

To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.

To ensure that the College's Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.

To contribute to the marketing activities of the College.

To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety and other University and College policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.

Attendance at the following Boards/Meetings, where it is appropriate and where meetings can be arranged to fit in with other commitments: Development meetings; Probation and Development Review; Course/Team meetings; Any relevant meetings associated with internal and/or external periodic scrutiny (e.g. OFSTED)


All staff should be aware of the importance of their own and the University's joint responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.


Person specification

Essential Criteria

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Qualifications

Hold or be willing to undertake a Level 3 teaching qualification e.g. Certificate in Education Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C) in both English and maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale Relevant vocational qualification
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Experience

Demonstrable evidence of ability to engage with learners to support high quality learning outcomes
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Skills, knowledge & abilities

Highly developed communication skills Ability to use own initiative Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team Well-developed administrative and organisational skills Ability to work flexibly within a team Good time management skills
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Business requirements

Completed DBS check with child barred list Prohibited from Teaching check A commitment to the principle of widening participation A commitment to continued professional development A commitment to the College's values and behaviours Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between College and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner

Desirable Criteria

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Qualifications

Assessor Awards
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Experience

Experience of delivering teaching or training programmes to post 16 age group Experience of Internal and External Verification processes Practical experience of promoting equality and diversity
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Skills, knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of the latest developments in Education and Training A knowledge of appropriate progression routes for students Benefits
Annual leave accrual Teacher's Pension Scheme Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers Discounted onsite gym A flexible working environment A commitment to personal and professional development

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Key contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ruth Nuttall, Curriculum Leader via r.d.nuttall@blc.ac.uk


For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.


Important information#

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.



Please visit visit our website for more information.


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DBS check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.



To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.




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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.



We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.



Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.



When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.



The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant's name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.



However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.



For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.





A university that celebrates you

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Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.





Environment and sustainability


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