Lead Practitioner in Scunthorpe

We are looking for 2 people to join us in our Quality Department as Lead Practitioners in Innovation & Improvement, based at North Lindsey College. Both roles will work across both North Lindsey and Doncaster College sites. If you are passionate about raising the standard of teaching, learning and assessment across further and higher education, we encourage you to apply. We’re looking for people who are dynamic and can help shape outstanding teaching practice across our College Group.

In this influential role, you will work closely with curriculum teams to model exceptional, inclusive and adaptive teaching. You’ll support colleagues in developing evidence‑informed approaches, build staff capability through high‑quality coaching, and lead the introduction of innovative pedagogies that enrich the learner experience. Your work will directly contribute to improved outcomes for all learners, especially those who are disadvantaged or face barriers to learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled educator who thrives on developing others, driving quality improvement and championing innovative, learner‑centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Model consistently high‑quality, inclusive and adaptive teaching, learning and assessment.
• Provide impactful instructional coaching to support colleagues in planning and delivering high‑quality lessons.
• Lead the development, trialling and sharing of innovative pedagogies, including technology‑enhanced learning and evidence‑informed practice.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure programmes are ambitious, coherent and aligned to skills needs.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement processes, analysing performance data and evidencing positive impact on learner outcomes and experiences.
• Design and deliver professional development, workshops and peer‑learning activities for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain subject and pedagogical expertise through ongoing professional learning and sector engagement.

Essential Criteria

• Degree‑level qualification (or vocational Level 3 with substantial industry experience), plus a Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Evidence of highly successful teaching, training or coaching experience.
• Strong understanding of inclusive pedagogy, adaptive teaching and removing barriers to learning.
• Ability to design and implement innovative, evidence‑informed teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. This is purely a site‑based role.

To apply for this post, click ‘Apply now’. Closing Date: 19 April. Shortlisting from: 20 April. Interviews: 5 May. For further information, contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.

About Us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people to go on to achieve their dreams. We offer post‑16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part‑time short courses and Higher Education programmes. Across all of our provision we work closely with employers in every sector in the region and beyond to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The Benefits

• All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional two weeks closure over the Christmas period.
• We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than three weeks, to enjoy a healthy work‑life balance.
• DN Colleges Group is committed to the health and wellbeing of all employees and offers a range of exclusive provisions.
• On‑site nursery
• Generous annual leave
• Two weeks off at Christmas
• Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work
• Vivup – employee wellbeing and benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives on‑site during the working week (health visitors, financial advisers, physiotherapy specialists)
• On‑site fitness classes at lunchtime or after work with our Sports colleagues
• Free eye care vouchers
• Discounted hair and beauty services
• Online access to Remploy, our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource
• In‑house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in wellbeing

Let’s Teach Programme

Let’s Teach supports new members of staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas, including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The Bloom Programme aims to connect experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk‑taking. Teachers volunteer on this one‑year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team and capturing their experimentation in a journal.