Teaching & Learning Coach
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,117 to £47,693 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2312 |
Summary
Teaching & Learning Coach
Department: Teaching & Learning
Salary: £41,117 to £ 47,693 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2312 | Closing Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
The Opportunity
You will play a central role in supporting and developing our future educators. You will work within a dedicated and supportive Teaching and Learning Team that has built a strong reputation for its comprehensive Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes over the past four years. Your focus will be on leading the teacher training curriculum, driving innovation, and supporting the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment across the college.
In this role, you will oversee the development and delivery of the Teacher Training Programmes, ensuring they remain current, responsive to the needs of our learners, and aligned with sector standards. You will contribute to the recruitment and selection of trainees, ensuring that each individual has the skills and potential to succeed. You will also play an active role in student support, quality assurance, and curriculum development, working closely with internal and external partners to maintain high academic standards and an excellent learning experience.
You will model exceptional teaching and learning practice, delivering sessions and leading by example to inspire confidence in your trainees. As part of the college observation team, you will assess and support the development of teaching standards, providing clear, constructive feedback and coaching to encourage continuous professional growth. You will also be involved in preparing for ITE inspections and working with validating partners to ensure programme compliance and excellence.
Ultimately, you will be instrumental in developing confident, capable teachers who can deliver exceptional educational experiences. Through your leadership, coaching and example, you will help embed a culture of excellence in teaching and learning that supports both staff and students to achieve their full potential.
About You
You will bring a wealth of experience in education and a genuine passion for developing others. You will have a deep understanding of what makes teaching and learning exceptional, combined with the confidence to lead teacher training programmes that blend academic rigour with practical, professional development.
You will have experience teaching or supporting students on Higher or Further Education programmes, along with evidence of exceptional and innovative teaching practice in the FE environment. You will understand what it takes to deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences, and you’ll have the academic expertise to underpin your practice. Your understanding of Higher Education assessment and study requirements will allow you to support trainees effectively as they progress through their programmes.
You will have a successful track record of leading or contributing to Higher Education programmes and a thorough knowledge of external regulatory frameworks and strategies, such as the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), QAA, Apprenticeship initiatives, and technology frameworks such as JISC or ETF. You will use this knowledge to ensure compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the teacher training provision.
You will be proactive in sharing best practice and fostering a collaborative culture where professional learning and reflection are embedded in everyday practice. With a solution-focused approach, you will analyse teaching and learning quality and provide clear, evidence-based ways forward. You will be confident drawing on research-informed teaching and learning approaches to support continuous improvement across the college.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant qualification at least one level above (or working towards) the level of the programmes that is to be led
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject area or significant sector experience
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Experience teaching or supporting students on a HE/FE programme in this subject area
• Evidence of exceptional and innovative teaching practice within the FE environment
• Effective coaching and mentoring of staff to effectively improve teaching practice
• Delivery of innovative and well received staff development training
• Experience of undertaking observation of Teaching and Learning, making accurate judgement and utilising the information to improve teaching practice
Closing date for applications Wednesday 1st April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: Teaching & Learning
Salary: £41,117 to £ 47,693 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2312 | Closing Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
The Opportunity
You will play a central role in supporting and developing our future educators. You will work within a dedicated and supportive Teaching and Learning Team that has built a strong reputation for its comprehensive Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes over the past four years. Your focus will be on leading the teacher training curriculum, driving innovation, and supporting the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment across the college.
In this role, you will oversee the development and delivery of the Teacher Training Programmes, ensuring they remain current, responsive to the needs of our learners, and aligned with sector standards. You will contribute to the recruitment and selection of trainees, ensuring that each individual has the skills and potential to succeed. You will also play an active role in student support, quality assurance, and curriculum development, working closely with internal and external partners to maintain high academic standards and an excellent learning experience.
You will model exceptional teaching and learning practice, delivering sessions and leading by example to inspire confidence in your trainees. As part of the college observation team, you will assess and support the development of teaching standards, providing clear, constructive feedback and coaching to encourage continuous professional growth. You will also be involved in preparing for ITE inspections and working with validating partners to ensure programme compliance and excellence.
Ultimately, you will be instrumental in developing confident, capable teachers who can deliver exceptional educational experiences. Through your leadership, coaching and example, you will help embed a culture of excellence in teaching and learning that supports both staff and students to achieve their full potential.
About You
You will bring a wealth of experience in education and a genuine passion for developing others. You will have a deep understanding of what makes teaching and learning exceptional, combined with the confidence to lead teacher training programmes that blend academic rigour with practical, professional development.
You will have experience teaching or supporting students on Higher or Further Education programmes, along with evidence of exceptional and innovative teaching practice in the FE environment. You will understand what it takes to deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences, and you’ll have the academic expertise to underpin your practice. Your understanding of Higher Education assessment and study requirements will allow you to support trainees effectively as they progress through their programmes.
You will have a successful track record of leading or contributing to Higher Education programmes and a thorough knowledge of external regulatory frameworks and strategies, such as the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), QAA, Apprenticeship initiatives, and technology frameworks such as JISC or ETF. You will use this knowledge to ensure compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the teacher training provision.
You will be proactive in sharing best practice and fostering a collaborative culture where professional learning and reflection are embedded in everyday practice. With a solution-focused approach, you will analyse teaching and learning quality and provide clear, evidence-based ways forward. You will be confident drawing on research-informed teaching and learning approaches to support continuous improvement across the college.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant qualification at least one level above (or working towards) the level of the programmes that is to be led
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject area or significant sector experience
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Experience teaching or supporting students on a HE/FE programme in this subject area
• Evidence of exceptional and innovative teaching practice within the FE environment
• Effective coaching and mentoring of staff to effectively improve teaching practice
• Delivery of innovative and well received staff development training
• Experience of undertaking observation of Teaching and Learning, making accurate judgement and utilising the information to improve teaching practice
Closing date for applications Wednesday 1st April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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