Lecturer & Programme Lead: Public Services

Lecturer & Programme Lead: 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 04 May 2026

Reference: 0954-25

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.

About The Candidate

Candidates should have industry experience, with up-to-date knowledge of industry standard practices. Be able to work closely with students and colleagues to review student progress and achievement. Possess a degree qualification in a relevant subject area (i.e. Law, Criminology, Public Services). Have fully qualified lecturer or teacher status (or be willing to work towards) and experience of teaching in further education.

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 the industry standards and demonstrate innovative and outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices. There is significant potential of further development of the provision and the successful candidate will be part of the team to drive this forward.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate 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 and 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

• Appropriate degree or equivalent/relevant qualification.
• Teacher qualification.
• Up to date Continuous Professional Development.
• Minimum of a level 2 Maths and English qualification.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of industry standard practice and able to integrate into teaching.
• Exemplar teaching and learning leading to great student progress from their starting points.
• Experience of the quality assurance process as they apply to the FE and/or HE sector.
• Evidence of programme / Course data monitoring, bringing about quality improvement.

Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)

• 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 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, (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.

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.

Please contact Karl Stephenson: karl.stephenson@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

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