Lecturer and Programme Lead: Public Services

Lecturer and Programme Lead: Public Services Sport & Public Services

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23:59 hours BST on Monday 11 May 2026

Reference: 0243-26

About the Role

To support the ongoing curriculum development and academic excellence we are seeking to appoint a public services lecturer and programme leader who can teach to industry standards and demonstrate innovative and outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices. There is significant potential for further development of the provision and the successful candidate will be part of the team to drive this forward.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and co coordinate coherent learning programme(s) and/or provision within the curriculum through effective teamwork.
• Take responsibility for ensuring high quality information, advice and guidance; recruitment, retention, achievement, success and progression of individual students are within a framework of continual quality improvement.
• Lead on the delivery of exemplary teaching and learning and support standards of assessment.
• Lead the course and/or provision and drive a high quality learner experience through all stages of the learning journey; and take responsibility for collating, reviewing and disseminating all aspects of learner progress and destination.
• Take responsibility for following up issues or concerns for example attendance or well being and lead on the required action(s) or interventions to address these in conjunction with other internal staff or external agencies where necessary.
• Lead on (supported by the Curriculum Manager) 'you said we did' activity ensuring feedback to students drives continued improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 Maths and English qualification.
• Knowledge of industry standard practice and ability to integrate into teaching.
• Exemplar teaching and learning leading to great student progress from their starting points.
• Experience of the quality assurance process as it applies to the FE and/or HE sector.
• Evidence of programme/course data monitoring, bringing about quality improvement.
• Good understanding of pedagogical approaches.
• Ability to lead and contribute to IQA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead fitness and exercise.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 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.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.