Expression of Interest: Lecturer & Programme Lead (Housing Industry Specialist)
Are you passionate about the housing sector and interested in exploring a future opportunity with Education Partnership North East (EPNE)? We’re inviting expressions of interest from individuals who would like an informal conversation about a potential role as a Lecturer & Programme Lead: Housing Industry Specialist within our growing Housing Curriculum Team.
Why EPNE?
At EPNE, our purpose is clear: to unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training.
We’re proud of our empowering culture, our commitment to inclusivity, and our belief that every action taken by every member of our staff contributes to the success of our students and communities.
Following our Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas, we continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in the people who share our mission.
About the Opportunity
We are looking to connect with professionals who have expertise in the housing sector and an interest in contributing to the design and delivery of Level 4 and Level 5 Chartered Institute of Housing qualifications. As the Competence & Conduct Standard comes into effect in October 2026, this role will play a key part in shaping the future of housing education and supporting the professionalisation of the sector.
If you have experience within housing, enjoy supporting others in their development, and are excited by the idea of teaching, training, and curriculum design, we’d love to hear from you.
What You Could Be Involved In
Delivering high-quality, innovative teaching and learning
Shaping the Housing Curriculum and collaborating with industry partners
Developing assessments, resources, and quality assurance processes
Using cutting-edge tools such as immersive classrooms through our Housing Innovation Construction Skills Academy
We are committed to supporting professional growth. If you join us, you will have access to a comprehensive induction and support in working towards a Level 3 Assessor Award and Level 5 Teaching Diploma where required.
Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives
If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.
In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.
Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.
Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.
Taking Teaching Further - Taking Teaching Further
Targeted Retention Incentive - Targeted Retention Incentive
Who We’re Interested in Meeting
We welcome interest from individuals who meet at least one of the following:
A recognised Level 4+ Housing or Housing-related qualification
Experience working at manager level or above in a housing organisation
Professional membership of a recognised housing body
Commitment to completing relevant qualifications
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
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.
Free Gym access available at Bede Campus
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.
Education Partnership North East is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
