Job Description

Main Grade Lecturer - Childcare

Application Deadline: 1 June 2026

Department: Childcare & Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)

Compensation: £35,849 - £47,299 / year

Are you a childcare professional with a passion for teaching and a commitment to developing the next generation of Early Years and education practitioners? Do you want a role that offers genuine breadth, from entry-level learners taking their first steps in the sector all the way through to Higher Education? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As our new Childcare Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across a diverse range of programmes within our Education and Care department at Wood Street Campus. You will teach Childcare and Supporting Teaching and Learning courses from Level 1 to Level 6, including T Level Early Years and Higher Education programmes, helping learners at every stage develop the knowledge, skills and professional values they need to thrive in the sector.

This role is available full time (35 hours per week) or part time — please indicate your preference in your application. You will take on personal tutor and course leader responsibilities, support learner progress from enrolment through to achievement, and contribute actively to curriculum development, quality assurance and the wider life of the department.

About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.


We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Our Education and Care department delivers one of the broadest childcare and education programmes in the college, spanning the full learner journey from Level 1 through to Higher Education. You will be joining a team that takes its professional responsibility seriously, values industry expertise and is committed to ensuring every learner who comes through its doors leaves better prepared for a meaningful career working with children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing


No two days look the same, but here is a flavour of what you will be getting involved in:

• Inspiring teaching: Deliver high-quality, motivating and inclusive sessions across Childcare and Supporting Teaching and Learning programmes at Levels 1 to 6, including T Level Early Years and HE programmes, adapting your approach to suit learners of different ages, backgrounds and abilities.
• Learner success: Monitor and track learner progress, maintain accurate records and statistical data, and ensure learners are supported through assessment, work placements and progression to employment or further study.
• Course leadership: Act as Personal Tutor and/or Course Leader, monitoring attendance, liaising with parents and guardians, leading quality assurance activity and supporting the smooth running of your programme areas.
• Curriculum development: Contribute enthusiastically to curriculum planning, development and improvement, individually and as part of the Education and Care team, keeping provision current and aligned to sector and awarding body requirements.
• Work placements: Support the development and management of safe, appropriate work placement opportunities for learners, helping them connect their learning to real practice in childcare and education settings.
• Wider contribution: Participate in induction, advice and guidance events, open days, parents evenings and enrolment, and contribute to the College's quality assurance and inspection preparation processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You'll Bring


We are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic childcare professional who is committed to both high-quality teaching and the success of every learner.

Essential

• A relevant degree in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a closely related subject
• A relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE/CertEd or equivalent)
• Relevant vocational experience in childcare, Early Years or a related sector
• Successful teaching experience including the delivery and assessment of Supporting Teaching and Learning courses
• Experience of teaching learners across a range of abilities, ages and backgrounds
• Proven classroom management and administrative skills
• Good IT skills and ability to contribute to the development of ILT strategies
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and to deadlines
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding

Even Better If You Have...

• A Master's degree in a relevant subject
• An assessor award or Internal Quality Assurance qualification
• Experience delivering T Level Early Years provision
• Experience of curriculum development

Potential Interview Dates
Week commencing 15th June 2026.

Benefits

Read our Employee Pledge here!

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.

Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)

An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.

Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers

Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.


Annual Season Ticket Loans

We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.

Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!

Employee Support Helpline

The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.

Eye Tests for DSE Users

The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.

Flu vouchers

We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.

Gym Facilities

Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.

Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments

A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.

High Street Discounts

Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.