Cover Lecturer - Digital and Creative Industries

Cover Lecturer - Digital and Creative Industries

Employer: NCG

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA

Pay: £32,028 to £32,028 per year, Generous Annual Leave, Teachers' Pension

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

• Digital and Creative Industries Please note that interviews for this role will be held on Tuesday 14th July.

Shape Futures. Change Lives. Become a Cover Lecturer  NCG, we believe education transforms lives. As one of the UK's leading college groups, we're committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that help every learner achieve their goals—no matter where they start. Now is a great time to join our inclusive and supportive team

• and play a vital role in keeping learning moving when it matters most.

We are seeking two enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Lecturers to join our highly successful Digital and Creative Industries Faculty on a full-time fixed-term basis until 28 June 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse and vibrant curriculum that includes Art & Design, Digital Arts, Digital Technologies, Music and Performing Arts.

The role has been created to ensure continuity of learning and maintain an exceptional student experience during periods of staff absence.

Cover Lecturer opportunity We re looking for a flexible, learner-focused Cover Lecturer to join our college team.

This is a unique and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

You'll step in to deliver and support planned learning across a range of courses, ensuring continuity, stability, and a positive experience for learners.

Your impact will be immediate.

Whether guiding a session, supporting learner confidence, or helping maintain momentum, you'll be a reassuring, engaging presence in the classroom

• someone learners quickly come to trust and respond to.

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging learning; deliver planned lessons and learning activities, adapting materials to meet the needs of learners; create a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment; use your skills and confidence to keep learners engaged
• Support learner progress; provide clear guidance, instruction and feedback to support understanding and development; monitor learner participation and progress, raising any concerns appropriately; reinforce learning through activities that build confidence and capability
• Be a consistent and supportive presence; build positive relationships with learners, supporting both academic and personal development; help maintain high expectations around attendance, behaviour and engagement; contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all

Work collaboratively

• Follow existing plans and work closely with curriculum teams to ensure continuity; share feedback on sessions and contribute to improvements where appropriate; support wider college activities such as recruitment events and learner engagement initiatives; uphold quality and standards; maintain accurate records where required; promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies; contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• What we’re looking for:
  
  we’re not just looking for what you know—we’re looking for who you are, how you show up, and the difference you make to learners.

You’ll bring:

• Relevant sector knowledge, industry experience, or experience supporting learning
• Level 2 English and Maths (e.g. GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)
• The ability to engage and motivate learners from a wide range of backgrounds; building rapport quickly and confidently with different groups
• A flexible and adaptable approach; you thrive on variety and can confidently step into the unexpected
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; approachable, positive, and able to read a room and respond in the moment
• Confidence in managing learning environments and responding to changing situations
• A proactive, positive mindset and willingness to take initiative
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ongoing professional development
• A teaching qualification or experience in education is welcome, but not essential; we’re equally interested in individuals…