Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years

Dovetail and Slate; London; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Lecturer & Assessor for Early Years in West London. You will teach across Level 1–3 courses, including T Levels, and train, assess, and monitor Work-Based Learning students and Apprentices in workplaces to ensure occupational competence.

The role requires strong recent industry experience in Early Years and FE teaching, with relevant NVQ/VRQ, CAVA/A1, and Level 5 teaching qualifications. London weighting, generous pension, and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant.
• Level 3 CAVA/A1 or equivalent for assessing.
• Level 5 FE teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed).

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 1–3 courses, including T Levels (Early Years).
• Assess WBL learners and Apprentices in workplaces.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, track achievement.
• Ensure quality assurance per NCFE guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with local Early Years employers.

Skills

Teaching FE & Assessing

Work-Based Learning

Early Years industry experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant

Level 3 CAVA/A1 or equivalent

Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years

Location: West London

Salary: £33,000 - £46,000 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer & Assessor to join a vibrant and supportive Further Education team in West London.

In this dual-focused role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years qualifications, while also training, assessing, and monitoring Work-Based Learning (WBL) students and Apprentices within the workplace to ensure occupational competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver engaging sessions across Level 1 to Level 3 courses, including T Levels (Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching pathways).
• Assess WBL learners and Apprentices in the workplace against national standards.
• Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and track achievement across full study programmes.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance in line with awarding body (NCFE) guidelines.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with local Early Years employers.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated professional with strong, recent industry experience in both Early Years Education and Care.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant (a relevant Degree is highly desirable).
• Assessing Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1, or equivalent.
• Teaching Qualification: Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed).
• Experience: Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications within an FE or training provider setting, alongside recent practical workplace experience.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary scale with London Weighting included.
• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
• Excellent professional development opportunities within a leading Further Education institution.

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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