Sheffield
12/03/2026
Lecturer Childcare and Education
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary£32,098 - £41,926 per annum
Contractual hours37
BasisFull time
PackageAnnual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS 28.68 %
Date posted02/02/2026
Job referenceRR00001348
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Job description
About us The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About The role We are looking to recruit a member of lecturer staff to deliver on Teaching Assistant courses from Level 1 to level 3. There is an expectation that you will have the skills and knowledge to teach across all levels. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience of delivering of on these courses or has current experience of working within this role.
You should hold at least a level 3 qualification in in a relevant subject to teacher assistant or child development and will have or be committed to working towards a full teaching qualification.
Main Responsibilities- formal scheduled teaching
- tutorials and student assessment
- management of learning programmes and curriculum development
- student admissions
- educational guidance
- counselling
- preparation of learning materials and student assignments
- marking of students' work
- marking of examinations
- management and supervision of student visit programmes
- research and other forms of scholarly activity
- marketing activities
- consultancy
- leadership and staff management
- administration and personal professional development
If you want to find out more about the role please contact Lance Burkitt Lance.Burkitt@sheffcol.ac.uk
What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £32,098 - £41,926 per annum based upon the skills, knowledge and experience you bring to the role.
Our benefits
- Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS 28.68 %
- Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
- Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
- Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply: Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 12th March 2026 Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
