Childcare Lecturer. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A further education institution in Greater London seeks a passionate Childcare Educator to inspire students at its Rush Green Campus. You will plan engaging lessons and develop a learner-centered curriculum aimed at nurturing future childcare professionals. The successful candidate will have experience in teaching and a recognised qualification. Competitive salary offered, alongside numerous benefits including a free on-site gym and a generous academic calendar.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site gym

Well-being days

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching Childcare from entry-level to Level 3.
• Experience in early-years vocational settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons for diverse learners.
• Create engaging resources aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Develop assessment strategies and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching Childcare

Creating learning materials

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

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-centered 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-centered 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-centered approach with the ability to motivate, inspire and support students to overcome challenged 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!
• he 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.