Cover Lecturer - Health and Science

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Cover Lecturer - Health and Science

Shape Futures. Change Lives. Become a Cover Lecturer at NCG

At 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.

Cover Lecturer Opportunity

We're seeking a motivated and learner-focused Cover Lecturer to join our college team. You'll teach across a range of programmes - delivering knowledge, building skills, and creating inclusive learning experiences. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you'll do:

Plan and deliver learning

• Design and deliver inclusive, high-quality lessons.
• Create engaging learning materials tailored to diverse learner needs.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress.

Support learner development

• Guide academic and personal development through tutorials and pastoral care.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and engagement.

Enhance curriculum and quality

• Keep course content current and aligned with industry standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

Collaborate and uphold standards

• Work with colleagues and external partners to enrich the learner experience.
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies.

What we're looking for

You'll need:

• A relevant subject qualification (e.g. degree or equivalent).
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Level 2 English and Maths (e.g. GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
• The ability to plan and deliver effective, inclusive teaching for diverse learners.
• Knowledge of subject-specific pedagogy and current teaching practices in further or higher education.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence using digital tools to support learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ongoing professional development.

Role Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Lecturer to join our successful Health and Science team. This role has been created to provide high-quality teaching cover during staff absences, ensuring learners continue to receive an engaging, consistent and ambitious educational experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-motivated, cohesive and successful team. The Health and Science department at Newcastle College is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, and this role will play an important part in maintaining curriculum continuity while also providing targeted intervention for learners who require additional academic support.

The successful candidate will be passionate about helping learners succeed and will be confident teaching across a range of Health and Science programmes. In addition to covering lessons, they will work closely with curriculum colleagues to identify and support learners who are at risk of underachievement, delivering focused interventions that improve progress, achievement and progression. Flexibility, strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering an outstanding learner experience will be essential for success in this role.

Safeguarding

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the children's barred list, where applicable.

Why work with us?

At NCG, we're more than a group of colleges - we're a community of educators and professionals working together to make a difference. We're proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality teaching, learner support, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, our facilities, and our communities - and we're proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive.

Ready to apply?

If you're committed to inclusive education and want to help shape futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG Values

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy