Hourly Paid Lecturer - Childcare/Health

Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in East London is seeking an experienced Hourly Paid Lecturer in Childcare and Health & Social Care. The role requires teaching BTEC qualifications and engaging in the assessment and administration processes. Candidates must possess a teaching qualification or be willing to obtain one. The position offers competitive hourly rates and numerous employee benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching BTEC qualifications for Level 2 and Level 3.
• Ability to assess and track student achievement.
• Administrative experience for course management.

Responsibilities

• Teach the BTEC qualifications for Health and Social Care and Childcare.
• Assess student performance and track their achievements.
• Perform administration duties related to courses.

Skills

Teaching skills

Childcare knowledge

Health and Social Care expertise

Education

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

Hourly Paid Lecturer - Childcare/ Health and Social Care

Location: East London (Walthamstow, Greater London)

Salary: £24.09 - £37.69 per hour including holiday pay and admin time

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Title

Hourly Paid Lecturer - Childcare/ Health and Social Care

Location

East London

Salary

£24.09 - £37.69 per hour including holiday pay and admin time

About Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare/ Health and Social Care Lecturer to work within Waltham Forest College. The successful candidate would be expected to teach the BTEC qualifications for NQF for Level 2 and Level 3 on Health and Social Care and Childcare. Other general curriculum responsibilities will include assessment, tracking student achievement and some administration for the courses.

The ideal candidate would need to have a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this.

What\'s in it for you?

• Opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment
• Career average pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• NUS Employee discount
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo benefits scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date

28 September 2025

Interview Date

w/c 6 October 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.