Lecturer and Programme Lead: Education & Care

Education Partnership North East; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Sunderland seeks a dedicated Lecturer and Programme Lead for Education & Care. The ideal candidate will inspire learners and lead educational programs while enjoying an extensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and wellbeing support. Join a team focused on making a positive impact in education and care.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Health cash plans

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Outstanding versatile teaching practitioner with relevant vocational competence.
• Ability to lead study programs and monitor learners.
• Willing to work towards a Teaching Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality classes in Education and Care.
• Teach across 16-19, adult, and HE programmes, with some evening classes.
• Work with stakeholders to enhance knowledge and skills in the sector.

Skills

Vocational competence

Leadership

Teaching ability

Industry knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer and Programme Lead: Education & Care

Location: Sunderland

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 18 June 2025

Reference: 0371-25

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will be an outstanding versatile teaching practitioner, from industry or new to teaching, with relevant vocational and leadership competence within the education and care sector. You will be able to lead a programme of study and monitor and track your learners. You will possess the ability to deliver high quality classes, with high expectations, that enthuse and inspire learners and best prepare them for their next steps.

You will have access to deliver sessions within industry standard classrooms and have access to our Innovation Centre which is home to an Immersive 360 Igloo and a Motion Capture studio.

You will either possess or be willing to work towards a Teaching Qualification.

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Education , Early years or SEND specialist join our ambitious team at Sunderland College as a lecturer and Programme lead in Education, Children and Families team. We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual that will use their industry experience and knowledge to inspire learners to have lifelong careers in this key sector. The successful candidate will teach across our 16-19, adult and HE programmes and the role may require teaching up to 2 evenings per week (with time back off in lieu).

The role will enable you to work alongside key employer and university stakeholders with opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in this sector.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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