Childcare Lecturer

Barking & Dagenham College; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Romford is seeking a permanent Teacher in Childcare to inspire and support the next generation of childcare professionals. You will plan and deliver innovative lessons, develop curriculum strategies, and provide mentorship, while offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including a free on-site gym and excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary between £25,494 - £44,526

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site gym and parking

Generous academic work calendar

Well-being days

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Childcare from entry-level to Level 3 in a college setting.
• Recent experience in a vocational setting related to early-years education.
• Commitment to professional standards and effective pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and improve high-quality lessons and schemes of work.
• Create engaging learning materials and resources.
• Develop learner-centred assessment strategies with feedback.
• Build a positive and inclusive classroom culture.
• Provide regular coaching and mentoring to students.
• Stay updated on changes in the childcare field.

Skills

Teaching Childcare

Curriculum Development

Learner-Centred Approach

Education

Recognised Teaching Qualification

Job description

Recruiter Barking & Dagenham College Location Romford [Greater London] Salary £25,494 - £44,526 Per Year, PA inclusive of London Weighting Posted 20 Nov 2025 09:55 Closes 19 Dec 2025 23:59 Reference 129277B Sector Further Education Job Level Teaching / Lecturing Specialism Childcare / Early Years Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Organisational Type General Further Education College Teacher Training Teacher Training Is Offered

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a vibrant community committed to the success of our learners and colleagues alike. Established in 1961, Barking & Dagenham College comprises of four campuses across the Borough of Barking & Dagenham, supporting thousands of learners in their journey towards self-sufficiency.

A snapshot:

We’re an ambitious bunch here at BDC; and we’re currently in the market for likeminded characters seeking to continue their career in the childcare education space, on a permanent basis at our Rush Green Campus.

As part of our teaching team, you’ll inspire the next generation of childcare professionals by bringing your knowledge, experience and creativity to the classroom. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and developing our childcare curriculum, contributing to the continued growth of our innovative and learner‑centric programme offer.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning, delivering and continuously improving high‑quality lessons and schemes of work that stretch, challenge and inspire learners across a range of abilities and levels
• Creating engaging learning materials, activities and digital resources that support strong learner progress and align with curriculum and qualification requirements
• Developing learner‑centred assessment strategies, incorporating formative and summative assessment, and providing constructive/timely feedback to support student growth
• Building a positive, inclusive and professional classroom culture whereby every learner feels valued, motivated and supported to achieve their goals
• Providing regular coaching, mentoring and pastoral support to help students develop confidence, resilience and readiness for their next steps
• Staying abreast regarding changes in the childcare field, safeguarding updates, legislation and workforce skills needs to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and employment‑focused

What you’ll need:

• Recent experience teaching Childcare from entry‑level through to Level 2 and Level 3 – ideally within a Further Education/College setting; alongside recent experience in practice/working in a vocational setting within early‑years.
• Working towards/currently hold a recognised teaching qualification demonstrating your commitment to professional standards and effective pedagogy
• A learner‑centred approach with the ability to motivate, inspire and support students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential

What we’ll offer in return:

• A wide range of benefits including a competitive salary between £25,494 - £44,526 (DOE), an excellent pension scheme, a generous academic work calendar (40 weeks per year), a free on‑site gym/parking, subsidised hair and beauty treatments, well‑being days and plenty more!
• The opportunity to cultivate your role to form a place in the College, fostering best learning practices with learners and colleagues alike – as well as opportunities to clearly define your own career pathway.

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in‑line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations, please speak with the Talent team directly.

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture whereby everyone has the opportunity to be themselves. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neuro‑diversity, sexual orientation or age. Please note that Barking & Dagenham College is committed to KCSIE, for further information, please request a copy of our Safeguarding Policy.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!