Childcare Lecturer in Barking

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a vibrant community committed to the success of our learners and colleagues alike. Established in 1961, Barking & Dagenham College comprises four campuses across the Borough of Barking & Dagenham, supporting thousands of learners in their journey towards self-sufficiency.

We’re currently in the market for likeminded characters seeking to continue their career in the childcare education space, on a permanent basis at our Rush Green Campus. As part of our teaching team, you’ll inspire the next generation of childcare professionals by bringing your knowledge, experience and creativity to the classroom. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and developing our childcare curriculum, contributing to the continued growth of our innovative and learner‑centric programme offer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning, delivering and continuously improving high‑quality lessons and schemes of work that stretch, challenge and inspire learners across a range of abilities and levels.
• Creating engaging learning materials, activities and digital resources that support strong learner progress and align with curriculum and qualification requirements.
• Developing learner‑centred assessment strategies, incorporating formative and summative assessment, and providing constructive/timely feedback to support student growth.
• Building a positive, inclusive and professional classroom culture whereby every learner feels valued, motivated and supported to achieve their goals.
• Providing regular coaching, mentoring and pastoral support to help students develop confidence, resilience and readiness for their next steps.
• Staying abreast regarding changes in the childcare field, safeguarding updates, legislation and workforce skills needs to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and employment‑focused.

What You’ll Need

• Recent experience teaching Childcare from entry‑level through to Level 2 and Level 3 – ideally within a Further Education/College setting; alongside recent experience in practice/working in a vocational setting within early‑years.
• Working towards/currently hold a recognised teaching qualification demonstrating your commitment to professional standards and effective pedagogy.
• A learner‑centred approach with the ability to motivate, inspire and support students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

What We’ll Offer In Return

• A wide range of benefits including a competitive salary between £25,494 - £44,526 (DOE), an excellent pension scheme, a generous academic work calendar (40 weeks per year), a free on‑site gym/parking, subsidised hair and beauty treatments, well‑being days and plenty more!
• The opportunity to cultivate your role to form a place in the College, fostering best learning practices with learners and colleagues alike – as well as opportunities to clearly define your own career pathway.

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 the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture whereby everyone has the opportunity to be themselves. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neuro‑diversity, sexual orientation or age.