Advanced Practitioner (1 year FTC)
Join Our Quality, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Team
Are you passionate about improving teaching, learning and assessment? Do you thrive on supporting colleagues to develop their practice and deliver outstanding learner experiences? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Quality, Teaching, Learning & Assessment Team on a fixed-term basis.
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.
We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, our Quality Team plays a vital role in developing outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices that help learners achieve their full potential.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with curriculum teams, managers and teaching staff, you will drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment through coaching, mentoring and staff development activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coaching and mentoring staff to improve teaching, learning and assessment practice.
- Designing and delivering engaging CPD, training and development programmes.
- Supporting colleagues following Learning Walks through targeted developmental interventions.
- Undertaking Learning Walks and providing constructive, impactful feedback.
- Acting as a Subject Learning Coach where required.
- Supporting curriculum areas to improve learner attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
- Promoting innovative approaches to teaching, including the effective use of digital technologies and AI.
- Leading quality improvement activities including coaching, work scrutiny and desk-based reviews.
- Sharing best practice and fostering a culture of continuous professional development across the College.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced teaching and learning professional who can inspire others and drive improvement.
You will have:
- A recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
- Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Significant experience of delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
- Experience of coaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues to improve practice.
- Strong knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and learner engagement strategies.
- Experience of using digital technologies to enhance learning.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to analyse performance data and use insights to drive improvement.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and learner success.
What's In It For You?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Salary in line with the Advanced Practitioner scale (LEC 39–40).
- Generous holiday and pension packages.
- Ongoing CPD and opportunities to influence teaching and learning across the College.
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
- The opportunity to work with passionate colleagues dedicated to learner success.
- A chance to make a significant impact on teaching quality and learner outcomes across the College.
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 Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
At BDC, we recognise the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and the workplace. We are committed to supporting staff and learners to use AI responsibly, ethically and effectively to enhance teaching, learning and assessment, whilst maintaining academic integrity, professional standards and data security.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work safely and without fear of judgement. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
