Trainee Lecturer in Health and Science
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,051.48 to £29,271.83 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Training Collective |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0001320 |
Summary
Are you passionate about your industry and ready to inspire the next generation? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to become a Trainee Lecturer through the Taking Teaching Further Programme – a national initiative designed to bring experienced professionals into Further Education.
What is Taking Teaching Further?
Taking Teaching Further is a Department for Education-funded programme that supports individuals from industry to retrain as FE lecturers. It provides financial support, structured training, and mentoring to help you transition into teaching while continuing to develop your professional skills.
Why is this such a great opportunity?
• Fully funded training to gain a recognised teaching qualification
• Mentoring and Support from experienced educators
• Make a real impact by sharing your expertise with learners
• Career development in a rewarding and respected profession
• Be part of a vibrant college group committed to excellence and inclusion
Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which offers high-quality standards of education, providing a full range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners and apprenticeships. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential.
We are part of Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Lecturer in Health and Science to join our Health Education and Foundation Learning team reporting to our Curriculum Manager. The successful applicant must be able to deliver biology for healthcare across a wide range of levels within the FE sector. Experience of working within a clinical background would also be beneficial.
The ideal candidate should have substantial industry experience and be enthusiastic about teaching and learning. No prior teaching experience is required – just a passion for your field and a desire to make a difference. The team's purpose is to equip our students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required to navigate the challenges and opportunities in learning, life and work.
As a Trainee Health and Science Lecturer with Stockton Riverside College you will bring your industry expertise into the classroom to inspire and develop the next generation of learners, while undertaking a fully funded teacher training qualification alongside your teaching duties. Responsibilities will include planning and delivering lessons, assessing learner progress, and supporting students to achieve their goals, all while developing your own teaching skills through structured training and mentoring. You will also be required to complete all mandatory college training as part of your continuous professional development.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Teachers Pension Scheme with 23.68% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Schedule
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed application is Midnight Friday 22nd August 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group, and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
What is Taking Teaching Further?
Taking Teaching Further is a Department for Education-funded programme that supports individuals from industry to retrain as FE lecturers. It provides financial support, structured training, and mentoring to help you transition into teaching while continuing to develop your professional skills.
Why is this such a great opportunity?
• Fully funded training to gain a recognised teaching qualification
• Mentoring and Support from experienced educators
• Make a real impact by sharing your expertise with learners
• Career development in a rewarding and respected profession
• Be part of a vibrant college group committed to excellence and inclusion
Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which offers high-quality standards of education, providing a full range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners and apprenticeships. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential.
We are part of Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Lecturer in Health and Science to join our Health Education and Foundation Learning team reporting to our Curriculum Manager. The successful applicant must be able to deliver biology for healthcare across a wide range of levels within the FE sector. Experience of working within a clinical background would also be beneficial.
The ideal candidate should have substantial industry experience and be enthusiastic about teaching and learning. No prior teaching experience is required – just a passion for your field and a desire to make a difference. The team's purpose is to equip our students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required to navigate the challenges and opportunities in learning, life and work.
As a Trainee Health and Science Lecturer with Stockton Riverside College you will bring your industry expertise into the classroom to inspire and develop the next generation of learners, while undertaking a fully funded teacher training qualification alongside your teaching duties. Responsibilities will include planning and delivering lessons, assessing learner progress, and supporting students to achieve their goals, all while developing your own teaching skills through structured training and mentoring. You will also be required to complete all mandatory college training as part of your continuous professional development.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Teachers Pension Scheme with 23.68% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Schedule
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed application is Midnight Friday 22nd August 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group, and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
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