Our Early Years Department is looking for an inspiring, dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic teacher able deliver on a range of early years programmes from Level 2 to higher education. This exciting opportunity is on a permanent basis with the majority of teaching on our outstanding Level 3 T Level provision, which is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. This role involves preparation, delivery and assessment on our early years programmes within a strong Early Years department.
We’re on the lookout for an individual with excellent planning and organisational skills, who will prepare high quality lesson documentation and teaching resources and who is enthusiastic about sharing good practice. You would be required to work as part of the course team and support the curriculum leader to maintain learner punctuality, attendance, retention, achievement, and success. You should have experience and knowledge of quality processes and procedures including internal moderation for the relevant awarding bodies. It will be highly beneficial if you have knowledge and experience of delivering on T Levels in this area.
You’ll be responsible for inducting, motivating, coaching and guiding your group of students through their learning journey; developing inspiring lesson plans, ensuring they’re on track, marking and assessing their work and holding regular reviews to help them progress.
We’d also like you to be as passionate as we are about delivering top quality training and helping people to build their confidence and skills/gets at buzz out of delivering fantastic lessons that help students thrive and achieve their very best.
You should have excellent communication and ICT skills and be able to deliver a curriculum that is digital focused. You will be working independently as well as part of a team and must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
The successful applicant will have a related degree level/vocational qualification in the curriculum area and should have relevant vocational experience in the field of education and childcare. The role requires you to have a relevant internal quality assurance qualification or work towards achieving this.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills.
For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.
In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.
We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice.
At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.
Don’t have a teaching qualification?
Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you.
We'll provide comprehensive training and cover the cost of your qualification while you gain valuable teaching experience. We understand the commitment involved and that's why we offer paid time off the job to attend training. Additionally, you'll be supported by one of our dedicated teaching staff throughout your journey, so you’ll have the guidance and mentorship needed to thrive in your new role.
Our Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance 50 days plus Bank Holidays. (pro rata to hours worked)
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
Levelling Up Premium
Eligible further education teachers in their first five years of teaching can claim up to £6,000 after tax from 2nd March 2026 until 31st May 2026. They should have a teaching qualification; be working towards a teaching qualification; or intend to do so in the next 12 months. The premium will also be available over academic years starting 2025 and 2026 where teachers meet eligibility criteria.
The premium covers those teaching specific STEM and technical courses in building and construction, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths and physics.
Check the full list of eligible FE courses to see if you can claim a payment.
To find out more about the Levelling Up Premium, please click here.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Interviews will be held w/c 7th September 2026
