Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Training Collective's Stockton Riverside College is recruiting an Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer to inspire adult learners and deliver employability and pre-employment training. You will plan, deliver, assess and provide feedback, creating ILPs, helping NEET and unemployed learners move into work, while meeting quality, safeguarding and funding requirements.

This role is based at Stockton Riverside College with delivery across Redcar, Stockton and NETA, offering flexible hours and

Qualifications

• Deliver employability training to adult learners.
• Plan, deliver and assess learning with feedback and ILPs.
• Based at Stockton Riverside College with delivery across Redcar, Stockton and NETA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver employability and pre-employment programmes meeting awarding body requirements and college standards.
• Assess learner progress, provide high-quality feedback and maintain learner records.
• Prepare learners for employment and support progression within their chosen sector.

Job description

Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer

Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB 06/11/2026

Job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £23.47 - £29.75 per hour, E18-E26 Contractual hours 0 Basis Part time Package Hourly paid Job category/type Teaching and Learning Date posted 19/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001774 Attachments REQ0001774 Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer job advert.pdf

Job description

Inspire adult learners and transform futures through employability skills

Deliver engaging employability training that leads to real job outcomes

Join our Adult Skills team as an Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer

Who we are?

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a forward‑thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group and Innersummit. Together, we deliver high‑quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley.

We are proud to have recently achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating, recognising the exceptional support, teaching and opportunities we provide for our students. As we build on this success, there has never been a better time to join our team.

We are committed to creating opportunities for our students and communities, equipping people with the skills to launch their careers, raise aspirations and drive regional growth. “ONE Etc- fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond”. If you share our vision and energy, we welcome your application.

About the Role

As an Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer, you will deliver engaging employability and pre‑employment training that helps adult, unemployed and NEET learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to move into work. You will plan and deliver high-quality learning, assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback and support individuals to achieve their goals. Working closely with employers, stakeholders and colleagues, you will help create positive learner outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality, safeguarding and learner support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping learners build brighter futures through education and employability.

As an Hourly Paid Employability Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver employability training – Plan, prepare and deliver engaging employability and pre‑employment programmes that meet awarding body requirements, industry standards and college quality expectations.


• Support Learner Progress and Achievement – Conduct initial and diagnostic assessments, create Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), monitor progress and provide high‑quality feedback to help learners succeed


• Prepare Learners for Employment – Support adult, unemployed and NEET learners to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to secure employment and progress within their chosen sector


• Assess and Maintain Quality Standards – Complete formative and summative assessments, maintain accurate learner records and ensure all documentation meets awarding body and funding requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

A strong candidate for this role will be a motivated, learner‑focused professional who is passionate about helping adults develop the skills and confidence needed to progress into employment. They will have experience delivering engaging employability training and supporting diverse groups of adult, unemployed and NEET learners to achieve their goals. The ideal person will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues, employers and external stakeholders. They will be highly organised, adaptable and reliable, with the ability to assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records. Above all, they will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, while consistently delivering high‑quality teaching and learner support.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 87% of our employees tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. Here is a snapshot of what you can expect, for further information about all our benefits please see our employee benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution


• 2 Wellbeing days per year, paid days off that empower our employees to recharge, reflect or simply enjoy time as they choose- because your wellbeing matters.


• Access to a number of other employee benefits including, a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme, 24/7 Online GP access with NHS registered doctors, employee assistance programme, discounts at high street and online retailers, free on‑site parking, plus many more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a public sector organisation, we value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, respect and support. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday


• Flexible lunch breaks


• Based at Stockton Riverside College with delivery across Redcar, Stockton and NETA

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 6th November 2026.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and any convictions that are not eligible for filtering, prior to the interview date.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you may wish to seek independent advice from:

• Visit Nacro | email [e-mail] | call 0300 123 1999


• Visit Unlock | phone [phone] | text 07824 113848

Further information on filtering and protected offences is available on the Ministry of Justice website

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. For more information, please see our EDIB policy

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK, in line with The Education Training Collective’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Visa Sponsorship

The Education Training Collective offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles, where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not applicable to most roles.

Our recruitment principles are based on fairness, transparency, and a commitment to developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as:

• Significant recruitment difficulties, or


• The need for specialist skills unavailable in the local labour market.

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified, or approved, we will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes situations where an existing employee’s visa expires and sponsorship is not granted.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key priority for the Group. We have robust policies and systems in place to ensure a safe environment for learners and staff, including our responsibilities under the Prevent Duty.

To read more, please visit Safeguarding

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools:

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.