Lecturer- Early Years

onlyFE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Early Years to join our curriculum team. You will deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 and Level 2, helping learners progress to employment or further study, and you will contribute to curriculum development and industry engagement.

You will work in a supportive team, provide pastoral support as Personal Tutor, and help lead course quality improvements while building strong links with employers and nurseries.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a related subject.
• Industry experience within an Early Years or Childcare setting.
• Knowledge of current Early Years practice, legislation and industry developments.
• Teaching experience within Further Education, schools, training environments or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• A passion for supporting learners and helping them achieve their goals.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire, engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Early Years programmes, focusing on Levels 1 and 2.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities that inspire and motivate students.
• Act as a Personal Tutor, providing academic guidance and pastoral support.
• Create an inclusive, positive learning environment promoting learner engagement.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, course evaluation and quality improvement.
• Oversee assessment, quality assurance and awarding body compliance as Course Leader when required.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and learner progress, implementing interventions as needed.
• Build strong relationships with employers, nurseries and industry partners.
• Participate in events and recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Early Years/Childcare/Education qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Early Years to join our successful curriculum team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator or Early Years professional to help develop the next generation of childcare and education practitioners.

You will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across our Early Years programmes, particularly at Level 1 and Level 2, supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful progression into employment, apprenticeships or further study. Working within a supportive team, you will contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, learner support and industry engagement activities.

Weoffer great benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development

Duties

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Early Years programmes, with a particular focus on Levels 1 and 2.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities that inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Act as a Personal Tutor, providing academic guidance, pastoral support and helping students achieve positive outcomes.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that supports learner engagement and success.
• Contribute to the organisation and monitoring of student work placements within Early Years settings.
• Support learners through regular assessment, feedback and progress reviews.
• Ensure students understand programme expectations and are fully supported throughout their studies.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, course evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Act as Course Leader for designated programmes where required, overseeing assessment, quality assurance and awarding body compliance.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and learner progress, implementing interventions where necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, schools, nurseries and industry partners.
• Participate in open events, careers fairs, parents' evenings and recruitment activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative teaching practices and outstanding learner experiences.

Experience

• A relevant qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a related subject.
• Industry experience within an Early Years or Childcare setting.
• Knowledge of current Early Years practice, legislation and industry developments.
• Teaching experience within Further Education, schools, training environments or a willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• A passion for supporting learners and helping them achieve their goals.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire, engage and motivate students from a wide range of backgrounds.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers andcommunities within SouthHampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.