Cover Lecturer - English, Maths and Foundation Learning in Newcastle upon Tyne

We're looking for a flexible, learner-focused Cover Lecturer to join our college team. This is a unique and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll step in to deliver and support planned learning across a range of courses, ensuring continuity, stability, and a positive experience for learners. Your impact will be immediate. Whether guiding a session, supporting learner confidence, or helping maintain momentum, you'll be a reassuring, engaging presence in the classroom – someone learners quickly come to trust and respond to.

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging learning
• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities, adapting materials to meet the needs of learners
• Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Use your skills and confidence to keep learners engaged – bringing energy into the room and helping learners feel motivated, included and ready to take part
• Support learner progress
• Provide clear guidance, instruction and feedback to support understanding and development
• Monitor learner participation and progress, raising any concerns appropriately
• Reinforce learning through activities that build confidence and capability – helping learners feel they are making progress, even in changing circumstances
• Be a consistent and supportive presence
• Build positive relationships with learners, supporting both academic and personal development
• Help maintain high expectations around attendance, behaviour and engagement
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all – creating a sense of stability and reassurance when routines change
• Work collaboratively
• Follow existing plans and work closely with curriculum teams to ensure continuity
• Share feedback on sessions and contribute to improvements where appropriate
• Support wider college activities such as recruitment events and learner engagement initiatives
• Uphold quality and standards
• Maintain accurate records where required
• 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)
• The ability to engage and motivate learners from a wide range of backgrounds – building rapport quickly and confidently with different groups
• A flexible and adaptable approach – you're someone who thrives on variety and can confidently step into the unexpected and make it work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – approachable, positive, and able to read a room and respond in the moment
• Confidence in managing learning environments and responding to changing situations
• A proactive, positive mindset and willingness to take initiative
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ongoing professional development
• A teaching qualification or experience in education is welcome, but not essential – we're equally interested in individuals with the right attitude, potential, and passion for supporting learners to succeed

Why this role matters

As a Cover Lecturer, you are key to ensuring that learning never stops. You bring energy, stability and encouragement when it's needed most – helping learners stay confident, supported and on track to achieve their goals. This role is where your personality, presence and adaptability make all the difference.

Contract Details

This is a full‑time fixed‑term position until 25th June 2027 across the English, Maths, Access to Further Education, Young People’s ESOL and Learning Development curriculum. Two positions are available.