Lecturer in Childcare & Education / Functional Skills (EL778)

Salary: £28,997 - £43,748 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking a Lecturer in Childcare & Education / Functional Skills to join our team at our Ellesmere Port Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Prepare and teach on a range of Childcare & Education courses;
•   Prepare and teach on a Functional Skills courses
•   Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment;
•   Train and assess learners in the workplace when required; and
•   Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

•   Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
•   GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English;
•   PGCE or commitment to work towards;
•   Proven experience of teaching Education and Childcare;
•   Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;
•   Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
•   Experience of working in Further Education;
•   Up-to-date occupational experience; and
•   Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our ‘Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply by 11.59pm on 6 May 2026.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 14 May 2026.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.

o Equality and Diversity
o Information, Advice and Guidance
o Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
o Principles of Customer Service

•   Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
•   Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
•   Competitive salary
•   Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
•   Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
•   Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
•   Employee benefit platform
•   Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
•   Free onsite parking
•   Employee Referral Scheme
•   Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus 

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.  As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts: 

•   Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022); 
•   Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023); 
•   Mock aircraft cabin; 
•   Fitness gym; 
•   Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and 
•   Professional theatre. 

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.