Main Grade Lecturer - Childcare; x2, Part Time FTE

Final date to receive applications: 12 October 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 looking for a meaningful part‑time teaching role that fits around your other commitments? Do you want to bring your industry knowledge into the classroom and make a genuine difference to learners at every stage of their journey into the sector? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is a part‑time post (minimum 0.6 FTE) within our Education and Care department at Wood Street Campus, offering real flexibility on hours for the right candidate. You will deliver high‑quality teaching across Childcare and Supporting Teaching and Learning programmes from Level 1 to Level 6, including T Level Early Years and Higher Education programmes, helping learners build the knowledge, skills and professional values they need to succeed in childcare and education settings.

Despite being part time, the role carries the same depth and responsibility as its full‑time counterpart. You will take on personal tutor and course leader responsibilities, contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance, and play an active part in the 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 values professional expertise, supports each other well and is committed to ensuring every learner leaves better prepared for a meaningful career working with children and young people.

What You'll Be Doing

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 classroom 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.

What You'll Bring

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