Childcare Specialists – Teaching Opportunities

About Early Years Ltd.; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People, in partnership with Further Education providers across Newport, is recruiting experienced Childcare specialists and lecturers to join the team. You may deliver Childcare and Early Years sessions and support learners aiming for vocational qualifications.

You don’t necessarily need prior lecturing experience; strong professional background and the ability to inspire learners are valued. Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities with competitive hourly rates exist.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging and motivating learners in a classroom or practical setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a learner-centred approach.
• Experience supporting learners, apprentices or trainees is desirable.
• Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Childcare and Early Years sessions.
• Support learners toward vocational qualifications.
• Teach child development, safeguarding and early years practice.
• Connect theoretical learning with real-world childcare practice.
• Assess learner work and monitor progress.
• Support learners to develop professional skills and confidence.
• Prepare learners for employment, apprenticeships or further study.
• Support learners with SEN/ALN as needed.

Skills

Engage learners

Communication skills

SEN/ALN support

Childcare/YE experience

Education

Level 3 in Childcare/YE

Job description

Childcare Specialists - Teaching Opportunities | Newport

Newport
Competitive hourly rates
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities
September 2026 Start | Ongoing Opportunities

The Role

Are you an experienced Childcare specialist looking to move into Further Education, or an established Childcare Lecturer looking for your next opportunity?

Aspire People are working in partnership with Further Education providers across Newport to recruit experienced Childcare specialists and lecturers.

You don't necessarily need to have worked as a Lecturer previously. If you have strong professional experience, relevant qualifications and the ability to support and inspire learners, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You may be responsible for:

• Delivering engaging Childcare and Early Years sessions
• Supporting learners working towards vocational qualifications
• Teaching child development, safeguarding and early years practice
• Connecting theory with real-world childcare practice
• Assessing learner work and monitoring progress
• Supporting learners to develop their professional skills and confidence
• Preparing learners for employment, apprenticeships or further study
• Supporting learners with SEN/ALN
• Contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or a relevant discipline
• Strong professional experience within Childcare/Early Years
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, child development and current practice
• Ability to engage and motivate learners
• Experience supporting learners, apprentices or trainees is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Teaching or training experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with learners with SEN/ALN is beneficial

Why Join Aspire People?

• Opportunities with FE colleges across Newport and South Wales
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing and long-term opportunities
• Free CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Support for experienced professionals transitioning into education where appropriate
• Opportunities to develop your career within the FE sector