Programme Lead and Lecturer (Education, Children and Families)
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Programme Lead and Lecturer (Education, Children and Families) Education, Children & Families Location: Sunderland Salary: £30,168 to £39,338 Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 13 January 2026 Reference: 0973-25 About The College Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals. Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding Our Journey & Values As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing. Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers. In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects. Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy. Find out more about both initiatives through the links below. • Taking Teaching Further - Taking Teaching Further, • Plan, prepare and deliver high quality, sequenced learning through career focused schemes of learning, • Provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment, • Teach students to high standards using appropriate and varied student – centred approaches, embracing learning technologies to enhance the student experience., • Actively engage in reflective practice and contribute to the wider professional development programme., • Liaise effectively with the wider support team to ensure appropriate and high-quality academic support is provided as required., • Level 5 Diploma in Education and training or equivalent, or commitment to complete within the first two years, • Minimum Degree level qualification in industry specific subject (Education, Children and Families), • Level 3 Assessor qualification, or commitment to complete, • Level 2 Mathematics, • Minimum of two years industry experience, with up-to-date knowledge of industry standard practice (Education, Children and Families), • Working collaboratively with students and colleagues to review student progress, supporting achievement of learning and personal development goals, • Creating inclusive learning experiences by applying knowledge of special educational needs, disabilities, or vulnerable learners, • Experience of taking ownership of a study programme, • Experience of planning and delivery of inclusive learning sessions, • Experience of keeping records of student progress against achievements, • Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts), • Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role), • LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%), • Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more., • We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans., • Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.