Lecturer in Childcare

Newham College London; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, invites applications for a Lecturer in Childcare on a fixed-term basis until December 2027. The role involves teaching and assessing across Level 3 childcare courses, supporting learners’ development, and contributing to curriculum design and quality assurance.

The post holder will create an inclusive learning environment, engage with employers for placements, and participate in CPD to stay current in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Childcare-related field required.
• Teaching qualification (or working towards one) preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in childcare.
• Experience teaching or training in childcare required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Learner-focused, inclusive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Teach and assess learners across childcare courses.
• Support student retention, achievement and progression.
• Act as personal tutor and course coordinator for designated groups.
• Develop high-quality teaching materials and schemes of work.
• Engage with employers and external bodies for placements.
• Contribute to curriculum quality assurance and improvements.
• Support marketing, curriculum development and course coordination.
• Commit to CPD (minimum 30 hours annually).

Connaissances

Childcare knowledge

Teaching qualification

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Formation

Degree or professional qualification in Childcare

Description du poste

About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role:

Please note that this a fixed term contract until December 2027.

The role of a Lecturer in Childcare at Newham College is to provide outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and support on a range of courses within your subject specialism, ranging from Levels 3.

The postholder will be supporting learners' personal and professional development by creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Lecturers will contribute to curriculum design, quality improvement, and the wider college community, ensuring that teaching meets the standards set by awarding bodies and aligns with Newham College, local community and sector priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching and assessing learners across a range of Childcare courses.
• Supporting student retention, achievement, and progression.
• Acting as a personal tutor/course coordinator for designated groups.
• Developing high-quality teaching materials and schemes of work.
• Engaging with employers and external bodies to support placements and career opportunities.
• Participating in the continuous improvement of curriculum and quality assurance processes.
• Contributing to marketing, curriculum development, and course coordination activities.
• Embracing CPD (minimum of 30 hours annually) to stay current in your field.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree or professional qualification in a Childcare-related field
• Teaching qualification (or working towards one)
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in the field of Childcare
• Experience teaching or training in the subject area
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A learner-focused, inclusive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement

This role is an exciting developmental opportunity for an appropriately qualified lecturer to gain further skills in this area.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

Closing Date: 17th August 2026

Interview Date: 26th August 2026