Childcare Lecturer

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working closely with an outstanding College in Gloucestershire to recruit a Childcare Lecturer on a full-time basis. This is due to start in September 2022, with interviews taking place from the 15^th of August.

The role:

• To teach, assess learning and take an active role in the delivery of successful learning experiences of students which contribute to, increased retention, achievement and progression.
• To teach on a range of courses which include 14-19 and adult learners on courses ranging from entry to level 3.
• To develop the curriculum in line with national requirements, local community needs, and the needs of employment.
• To work effectively as a member of the team, reporting to the Head of school and liaising with colleagues in the College.
• To take an active role in own professional development in relation to all aspects of the role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To offer students a high-quality learning experience to achieve the goal or qualification for which they are studying.
• To teach effectively on a range of College courses and programmes relevant to Childcare
• To be a personal tutor/course co-ordinator for a designated group of students within a range of courses.
• To contribute to the personal development of the students and to observe procedures for student monitoring, discipline and complaints in accordance with College polices.
• To develop course materials, schemes of work, lesson plans etc. and make these available through the colleges shared information system.
• To follow all college processes and College procedures related to the selection, interviewing, admissions, enrolment, induction and tracking of students.
• To follow all college processes relating to quality assurance, qualifications and examinations, including registration and submissions to validating bodies, liaison with the College Exams Officer, moderators and external verifiers in accordance with College Policy and validating bodies.
• To provide regular and timely feedback to students as identified in the College policy, and to give group and individual tutorial support to enable students to achieve maximum benefit from their programme of study.

Qualifications:

• To be qualified or working towards teaching qualification.
• A honours degree in a Childcare related field or final professional qualification related to Childcare.
• Assessor award
• Verifier award
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy.

Knowledge and experience:

• Experience of teaching and or training in the field of Childcare and able to create innovative and engaging teaching materials.
• Knowledge, understanding and a sound practical experience in the Childcare education field.
• A knowledge and understanding of current thinking and practice in the field of Childcare.
• Willingness to contribute to the development of new courses eg T levels.
• An awareness of the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds and the ability to respond to those needs positively and sensitively as a course and personal tutor.

Skills and competencies:

• Evidence of sustained high-quality teaching ability (Grade 1 or 2)
• The ability to articulate clearly and to be understood in teaching and making presentations to class groups
• Team player with good communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, students, parents and external bodies
• Efficient administration skills to support good student record keeping
• Skills in working as a member of a team and motivating colleagues
• Energy and enthusiasm for working in a rapidly changing environment and ability to demonstrate flexibility in working practices
• The use of a wide range of teaching aids, including ILT as applicable

If you are interested in this vacancy then please click 'Apply now' and upload your updated CV, if you have any questions please contact Brendan on 0121 631 5900 or alternatively please email

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.