Job Title: Lecturer in Childcare and Education - 0.5fte
Department: Childcare & Education
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Salary: £14,782 – £21,781 per annum (actual salary) Subject to progression criteria*
Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Salary progression beyond Point 11 is subject to achieving and maintaining QTLS/QTS. Progression beyond Point 14 requires achievement of Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).
Job Role
In this rewarding role, you will teach, assess and support learners, helping them develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for successful careers in the sector. You will also contribute to curriculum development, student success and the continuous improvement of our provision. Whether you're an experienced lecturer or a childcare professional looking to move into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while developing your own career in a supportive and ambitious college environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan a programme of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
- Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Gold Standards.
Please find the full job description here - Lecturer in Childcare & Education
Qualifications
- Relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Early Years (Essential).
- Qualified Teacher status or a willingness to work towards it.
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
- GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification.
Experience
- Up-to-date knowledge and/or experience in teaching Childcare and Early Years.
- Awareness of current challenges within Childcare and Early Years.
- Expertise and/or experience in one or more areas of Childcare and Early Years.
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrable ability to effectively disseminate good practice.
- Capability to address inappropriate classroom behaviour promptly and efficiently.
- Strong time management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Laura Smith, Curriculum Team Leader for Childcare, on [email protected]
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Targeted Retention Scheme
You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths, or physics could be eligible for an incentive payment. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
