Lecturer and Programme Lead

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 20 August 2026

Reference: 0502-26

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.

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

We are looking for a passionate and student-centred individual who is committed to delivering an outstanding learning experience. You will bring authenticity to your role, acting with integrity and accountability while continuously reflecting and improving your practice. As a respectful and collaborative team player, you will value diverse perspectives, build positive relationships, and create an inclusive environment where every student feels they belong.

You will demonstrate courage and confidence in your approach—willing to speak up, embrace challenges, and contribute ideas that improve outcomes for learners. With a strong drive for excellence, you will set high expectations for yourself and your students, using creativity and energy to inspire progress and achievement.

We are also seeking someone who is innovative and adaptable, embracing digital approaches and new ways of working to enhance teaching and learning. Above all, you will be a change maker
—someone who challenges the status quo, contributes to continuous improvement, and plays an active role in developing a forward-thinking, inclusive and high-quality curriculum that prepares students for their future

We are seeking a committed Lecturer and Programme lead to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within Health and Care. You will play a key role in creating engaging, career-focused learning experiences that support student progress, achievement and progression.

Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes excellent outcomes and prepares students for their next steps.

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback to support progress.
• Lead on the development of digital learning resources and innovative teaching approaches.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and contribute to quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to a positive student experience, including induction, student voice and pastoral support.
• Uphold…