Cover Lecturer - Health and Science in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA

Pay: £32,028 to £32,028 per year, Generous Annual Leave, Teachers' Pension

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 07/07/2026

About this job

Health and Science Shape Futures. Change Lives. Become a Cover Lecturer at NCG. At NCG, we believe education transforms lives. As one of the UK's leading college groups, we're committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that help every learner achieve their goals – no matter where they start. The Health and Science department at Newcastle College delivers a diverse curriculum across Health, Science and Behavioural Science pathways, with provision for both 16‑18 and adult learners. This role will provide teaching cover and targeted learner support across these areas, helping to maintain continuity of learning and a high‑quality learner experience.

The successful candidate will work closely with curriculum teams to support learner progress, provide intervention where required and ensure that learners continue to receive engaging and effective teaching during periods of staff absence. You will step in to deliver and support planned learning across a range of courses, ensuring continuity, stability, and a positive experience for learners.

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging learning: Deliver planned lessons and learning activities, adapting materials to meet the needs of learners and creating a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Support learner progress: Provide clear guidance, instruction and feedback, monitor participation and progress, reinforce learning through activities, maintain high expectations around attendance, behaviour and engagement.
• Build relationships: Be a consistent and supportive presence, build positive relationships with learners, support academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams: Follow existing plans and work closely with curriculum teams to ensure continuity, share feedback, contribute to improvements, support wider college activities such as recruitment events and learner engagement initiatives.
• Uphold quality and standards: Maintain accurate records, promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• Relevant sector knowledge, industry experience, or experience supporting learning.
• Level 2 English and Maths (e.g., GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Ability to engage and motivate learners from a wide range of backgrounds, building rapport quickly and confidently.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, comfortable stepping into the unexpected.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, approachable, positive, able to read a room and respond in the moment.
• Confidence in managing learning environments and responding to changing situations; proactive, positive mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ongoing professional development.
• A teaching qualification or experience in education is welcome but not essential.

Why this role matters

As a Cover Lecturer, you ensure that learning never stops. Your energy, stability and encouragement when it's needed most helps learners stay confident, supported and on track to achieve their goals. This role greatly relies on your personality, presence and adaptability.

Safeguarding and Equality

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the children's barred list, where applicable.