Learning Practitioner (Education, Children and Families)
Location: Sunderland
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23:59 hours BST on Monday 20 October 2025
Reference: 0748-25
About the College
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.
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize 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.
About the Candidate
You will be a key member of a collaborative team that focuses on providing excellent learner experiences through the quality of our teaching, learning and assessment. The successful candidate will have a passion for and a keen desire to deliver key concepts innovatively to inspire our learners to have lifelong careers in this growing sector.
Applicants should have an appropriate degree level qualification, together with experience of working within the sector. Those without a teaching qualification will need to be willing to work towards this. Within the personal statement, provide practical examples of how you fulfill the person specification.
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a learning practitioner to join our ambitious department at Sunderland College. The successful candidate will work in a thriving Education, Children and Families team, which currently delivers a curriculum spanning Level 2 to Adult and Higher Education Programmes.
This is an exciting time for the team with planned growth and we are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic learning practitioners with excellent pedagogical skills and industry knowledge or experience. We would also welcome applications from innovative practitioners who have industry experience, who aspire to move into teaching. The role will involve a mixture of delivery during the day and two evenings per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays till 9pm).
Role Responsibilities
Not specified, but the successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching and training.
Qualifications
* Degree in relevant subject area
* Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent, or commitment to complete within the first two years.
* Level 2 Maths and English qualification
* Relevant industry experience in the education, children and families sector
* Successful experience of delivering high quality teaching / training
* Experience of effective and innovative use of ILT and digital technology
* Relevant practical experience in appropriate industry or profession.
What’s in it for you?
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
* Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
* LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
* Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
* We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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