Early Years Course Leader

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Colchester is seeking an enthusiastic Course Leader in Early Years for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will be responsible for leading, delivering, and developing high-quality Early Years programmes, ensuring effective teaching and supporting students. Candidates should have a relevant degree and teaching qualification with experience in further education. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Early Years educators.

Qualifications

• Experience in Further and/or Higher Education teaching.
• Proven track record in leading courses.
• Ability to work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of FE Early Years programmes.
• Design engaging schemes of work for students.
• Assess and provide feedback to learners.

Skills

Effective teaching

Curriculum development

Student support

Education

Education to degree level or above

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Are you an inspiring and committed educator with a passion for shaping the future of Early Years professionals? Do you thrive in a collaborative and student-focused environment? If so, we want you to join our dynamic Further Education team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Course Leader in Early Years to take the reins of our vibrant FE Early Years programmes for a fixed-term maternity cover (1 year). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading, delivering, and developing high-quality programmes that support the next generation of early years educators.

Job Title: Course Leader in Early Years

About the Role:

• Leading on the planning, delivery, and quality of FE Early Years programmes
• Designing and updating engaging schemes of work
• Teaching a range of units with creativity and enthusiasm
• Assessing, marking and providing constructive feedback to learners
• Supporting students through individual tutoring and guidance
  
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Education to degree level or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent.
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification / completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course.
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.
  
  

Essential Experience:

• Effective and consistent high-quality teaching experience within Further and/or Higher Education and is able to teach across a range of courses and levels
• Experience of leading courses and/or curriculum development.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working with learners with a wide range of needs.
  
  

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

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