Lecturer in Childcare in East London

About Newham College

Newham College stands as London's leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognised for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area. As the first college to receive Ofsted's kitemark for business collaboration, Newham College is celebrated for creating a clear route from study to employment. Partnering with the government and the Mayor of London, Newham College plays a key role in delivering critical skills initiatives like the London City Institute of Technology in Canning Town, the Mayoral Sector Skills Academies, and the Health Futures partnership with Barts NHS Trust in Stratford. With over £50 million in government and Mayoral funding, the college has developed state-of-the-art facilities for its students.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Lecturer in Childcare to join our Health Sciences team. You'll be delivering high-quality teaching across a range of levels. You'll play a key role in helping students achieve their full potential, developing engaging course content, and staying in tune with both industry standards and local needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Teaching and assessing learners across a range of Childcare courses.
• Supporting student retention, achievement, and progression.
• Acting as a personal tutor/course coordinator for designated groups.
• Developing high-quality teaching materials and schemes of work.
• Engaging with employers and external bodies to support placements and career opportunities.
• Participating in the continuous improvement of curriculum and quality assurance processes.
• Contributing to marketing, curriculum development, and course coordination activities.
• Embracing CPD (minimum of 30 hours annually) to stay current in your field.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree or professional qualification in a Childcare-related field.
• Teaching qualification (or working towards one).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in the field of Childcare.
• Experience teaching or training in the subject area.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A learner-focused, inclusive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College's policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.