Lecturer and Programme Lead: Education and Early Years

Lecturer and Programme Lead: Education and Early Years

Education, Children & Families

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 15 September 2026

Reference: 0667-26

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.

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognise 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.

About The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an outstanding versatile teaching practitioner, from industry or new to teaching, with relevant vocational and leadership competence within the education and care sector. You will be able to lead a programme of study and monitor and track your learners. You will possess the ability to deliver high quality classes, with high expectations, that enthuse and inspire learners and best prepare them for their next steps.

You will have access to deliver sessions within industry standard classrooms and have access to our Innovation Centre which is home to an Immersive 360 Igloo and a Motion Capture studio.

You will either possess or be willing to work towards a Teaching Qualification.

About The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Education , Early years or SEND specialist join our ambitious team at Sunderland College as a Lecturer and Programme Lead within our community and engagement team. We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual that will use their industry experience and knowledge to inspire learners to have lifelong careers in this key sector. The successful candidate will teach across our 16-19 study programmes and inspire the future of the early years workforce.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivery of curriculum.
• Assessment of student learning.
• Provision of support for student learning.
• Maintenance of appropriate records and documentation.
• Maintenance of appropriate continuing professional development and general aspects of role.
• Development of curriculum.
• Evaluation of curriculum.

Qualifications

• Educated to level 5 in a relevant industry area to education and early years subjects.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• Level 2 in English and Maths

What's in it for you?

• 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 - depending on role
• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

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.