Early Years Lecturer

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent college is seeking an inspirational Early Years Lecturer to teach and guide students through Level 1-3 courses. The position involves not only delivering knowledge but also providing pastoral support, facilitating work placements, and contributing to ongoing curriculum development. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 5 teaching qualification and relevant experience in the Childcare sector. Attractive benefits and a competitive salary are offered to successful applicants.

Benefits

Choice of two pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to gym facilities

Discounted Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, learning, and assessment of CACHE qualifications.
• Previous relevant FE teaching experience within CACHE & Pearson BTEC Childcare courses.
• Knowledge of T Level Education and Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and learning on Level 1-3 Early Years courses.
• Act as personal tutor, providing pastoral care and supporting students.
• Participate in planning, development, and review activities within the subject area.

Skills

Childcare sector experience

Tutoring skills

Teaching and assessment

Education

Teaching qualification (Level 5)

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Degree in Childcare

Job description

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Early Years Lecturer to deliver teaching and learning on our Level 1-3 Early Years courses.

Working closely with the Programme Manager and the rest of the team, you will have the chance to share your knowledge and skills with students to help them achieve at the highest level as well as driving continuous improvement within the College. You will act as a personal tutor, providing pastoral care, promoting attendance, supporting students to attain suitable work placements, participating in team meetings, and contributing to the planning, development, and review activities within your subject area.

This role involves working 3 days a week, with working hours from 8.45 am to 5 pm.

The successful candidate must have:

• A teaching qualification (ideally at Level 5)
• A minimum of Level 3 Childcare qualification (a degree in Childcare would be highly desirable)
• Experience working within the Childcare sector
• Previous relevant FE teaching experience within CACHE & Pearson BTEC Childcare courses
• Knowledge and experience of T Level Education and Early Years
• Experience in a tutoring role in the Childcare FE sector
• Experience in teaching, learning, and assessment of the CACHE qualification

If this sounds like you and you enjoy working in a forward-thinking, friendly, fast-paced, and changing environment with state-of-the-art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking, access to our fully equipped gym, and discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.

Closing Date: Monday 29^th June 2025

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification, and Competency Framework, and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Both college campuses are smoke-free zones.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, references will be obtained, and evidence of all qualifications and awards will be required before employment begins. Failure to do so may result in offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organizations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.