Lecturer - Social Work (Maternity Cover FTC)

Barking & Dagenham College; Tendring; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College is seeking a Lecturer for HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology on a part-time fixed-term basis from January 2027 to December 2027. The role focuses on delivering engaging sessions, supporting learners to develop practical literacy for work and study, with a 28.8 hours per week timetable.

The ideal candidate holds a PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent and has FE HE teaching experience, with a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy and safeguarding of learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Experience teaching HE in Further Education.
• Ability to teach across all levels and have industry background.
• Strong inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to differentiate effectively for mixed-ability groups.
• Experience tracking learner progress using digital systems.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging schemes of work tailored to learners with diverse starting points.
• Use learner-centred teaching and assessment strategies to drive progress and achievement.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that builds confidence and promotes independence.
• Monitor and track attendance, progress and achievement, implementing timely interventions where required.
• Support learners with varying barriers to education, creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring provision remains relevant to employment and progression pathways.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of education policies and practice.

Skills

HE teaching

Inclusion

Curriculum development

Digital monitoring

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent

Job description

Lecturer - HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology (Maternity Cover FTC)

Are you an inspiring Lecturer - HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology with a passion for supportinglearners to gain the core skills they need to thrive in work and life?

Join a forward-thinking College where education changes lives.

We are seeking a Lecturer - HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology to join our team on a Part-Time, Fixed-Term basis from January 2027 until 17th December 2027.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.

Our HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology provision plays a vital role in empowering studentswithin our community to build confidence in HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology practices, progress into employment, access higher-level study and support their families and communities.

Please, note that;

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer - HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology, you will deliver engaging and inclusive sessions to learners, supporting them to develop practical literacy skills for work, further study and everyday life.

Please note this role is 28.8 hours per week ona fixed term basis until 17th December 2027.

You will:

• Develop engaging schemes of work tailored to learners with diverse starting points
• Use learner-centred teaching and assessment strategies to drive progress and achievement
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that builds confidence and promotes independence
• Monitor and track attendance, progress and achievement, implementing timely interventions where required
• Support learners with varying barriers to education, creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring provision remains relevant to employment and progression pathways
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of education policiesand practice

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a passionate and committed Lecturer - HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology specialist who understands the transformational impact of further education.

You should have:

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Experience teaching HE - Social Work, Sociology and Psychology within Further Education
• The ability to teach across all levels and have industry background.
• Strong understanding ofinclusive teaching strategies
• The ability to differentiate effectively for mixed-ability groups
• Experience tracking and monitoring learner progress using digital systems
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing

If you are passionate about helping students gain the skills that unlock new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £23,130 – £38,342 per annuminclusive of London weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Generous holiday and pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success

Advert closing date: 26/11/2026

Interview Date: TBC

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 and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks.For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culturewhere everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexualorientationor age.Should yourequireany reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, pleasedon’thesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged forstatingyour needsand we want to support you to do your best in this process.