Job Description

Are you a current Lecturer - Childcare looking to work in a supportive, forward-thinking college?


Barking & Dagenham Colllege are recruiting for a Lecturer - Childcare to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.


The salary scale for this role is 25,494 - 44,526 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Role;

You'll provide inspiration, skill and practical experience to students across our department's courses. You'll also contribute to the development of our course offer, building on our innovative provision.

Key responsibilities of our

Lecturer - Childcare;

Plan and develops lessons, including the development of schemes of work Develop and implement learner-centred assessment methods, with focus on constructive and development feedback for our students Encourage, monitor and report on the attendance, progress and achievements of students Ensure safe working environments for students and colleagues, enforce health and safety standard in your area, ensuring all students understand and comply Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsibilities for designated students in order to support them int heir own development and future progression Keep abreast of industry developments in your specialist area to ensure the relevance and continued employability of our students Actively participate in continuing professional development around theory and practice within the education sector

Our ideal Lecturer - Childcare should have the following qualifications, skills and experience;

Hold a teaching qualification (E) Have recent, relevant and successful experience of teaching Childcare to learners from Entry Level to Level 2, preferably within a Further Education college' (E) Evidence of recent teaching and assessment in delivering Childcare programmes, with a proven track record of successful delivery within Childcare.(E) Possess excellent interpersonal and team development skills and have
the ability to contribute to the team and its goals. Be able to support

colleagues within the team (E)


All applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements.


If you are passionate about upskilling the future generation in your subject, then we want to hear from you!


You will need to submit a covering letter within your application , demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.

We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.

This role is exempt form the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding

All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependant on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications:

27/10/2025


If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer - Childcare role, then please click 'apply' today!

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities.


Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We have invested over 50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.


By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you will benefit from:


a competitive salary including London Weighting generous holiday and pension packages being part of a team passionate about education and success links with industry and CPD opportunities free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes




Join the team. Be part of it.


To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk