Learning Practitioner

Learning Practitioner (Education, Children and Families) Location: SunderlandSalary: £24,816 to £29,296 per annum pro rataPost Type: Part TimeHours per Week: 18.5Contract Type: PermanentClosing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 09 December 2025Reference: 0748-25-R 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. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals. 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. Qualifications 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 fulfil 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. The role will involve a mixture of delivery during the day and two evenings per week (Tuesday’s and Thursday’s till 9pm). Role Responsibilities Planning and preparation of high-quality, sequenced learning through career-focused schemes of learning, session planning and resources. Assist with the creation of high-quality digital learning platforms and resources developing the digital literacy and future-readiness of students. To provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment. Teach students to high standards using appropriate and varied student-centred approaches, embracing learning technologies to enhance the student experience. Develop and share subject pedagogy within and across teams to maintain currency and accuracy. Actively engage in reflective practice and contributing to the wider Professional Development programme. Preparation of effective formative and summative assessments to meet awarding organisation standards and student needs. Qualifications Degree in relevant subject area Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent, or commitment to complete within the first two years. Up to date Continuous Professional Development Level 2 Maths and English qualification Essential Skills & Experience 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. Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. We believe in 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Education Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sunderland College by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr