Sessional Lecturer AET

South Thames College; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

South Thames College is seeking a dedicated Sessional Lecturer to join the Teacher Education team, delivering the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) to aspiring teachers and assessors. You will provide high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to help learners progress and achieve their professional goals within the Further Education and Skills sector.

The role involves planning, preparing and assessing engaging activities, monitoring progress and applying support strategies to

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent.
• Experience teaching within Further Education, Adult Education or Work-Based Learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and assess engaging learning activities in line with awarding body requirements.
• Monitor learner progress and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Deliver Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) and support learners to develop knowledge, skills and confidence to teach within FE.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PGCE/Cert Ed/DET or equivalent

Job description

Provisional Teaching Time: Mondays 6:00-8:45pm (10 weeks) from 27th April 2027

Were looking for a hard-working, collaborative and enthusiastic Sessional Lecturer to join our Teacher Education team at South Thames College, helping our students to progress, achieve and reach their full potential.

Youll deliver the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), providing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to aspiring teachers, trainers and assessors. Youll support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to teach successfully within the Further Education and Skills sector.

As part of the role, youll plan, prepare and assess engaging learning activities in line with awarding body requirements, monitor learner progress and put appropriate support strategies in place to help students succeed.

To be successful, youll hold a degree or relevant professional qualification, alongside a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent. Youll have experience of teaching within Further Education, Adult Education or Work-Based Learning, as well as experience delivering Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or DET programmes. Youll also bring excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about teacher training and committed to supporting learners to achieve their professional goals.

Please note: This is an ongoing post; however, teaching hours may vary from one academic year to the next, depending on curriculum requirements and student demand.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 13th November 2026

There is a generous benefits package and an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of Londons largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do.