Lecturer in Care and Early Years - Maternity Cover

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is offering a maternity cover position for a Lecturer in Care & Early Years in Wakefield. The successful candidate will provide excellent teaching and support to ensure students achieve their potential. Qualifications required include a degree in Childcare/Early Years, a teaching qualification, and relevant experience in the Early Years sector. The role offers a salary range of £31,925 to £40,640 pro rata and numerous benefits like generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (30 days pro rata + bank holidays + College closure days)

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to a wide range of high street discounts

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• PGCE or recognised full teaching qualification (or working towards).
• Degree in Childcare/Early Years or other related discipline.
• Experience of working in the Early Years sector.
• Experience of teaching Childcare/Early Years or similar level 1-3 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Apply teaching and learning practices to support learners to succeed.
• Work to promote high standards of behaviour, motivation and learner achievement.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team to support student outcomes.

Skills

GCSE in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

PGCE or recognised full teaching qualification (or working towards)

Degree in Childcare/Early Years or related discipline

Experience of working in the Early Years sector

Experience of teaching Childcare/Early Years or similar level 1-3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in Care & Early Years – Maternity Cover

Ref: 137951

Salary: £31,925 to £40,640 pro rata
£15,962 to £20,320 actual salary

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Location: Wakefield College

Please note, this role is for Maternity Cover and will be fixed term until approximately December 2026/January 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Care & Early Years Lecturer to join our team, where you will provide outstanding teaching to ensure that all our learners succeed and achieve their highest potential. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can promote a culture of excellent behaviour, motivation and high learner performance through excellent standards of teaching and learning. In addition, you should be an excellent team player and have a passion for supporting students to succeed.

You will have:

Note: GCSE in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
PGCE or recognised full teaching qualification (or working towards)
Degree in Childcare/Early Years or other related discipline
Experience of working in the Early Years sector
Experience of teaching Childcare/Early Years or similar level 1-3 qualifications

Responsibilities

Apply teaching and learning practices to support learners to succeed; work to promote high standards of behaviour, motivation and learner achievement; collaborate effectively as part of a team to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• PGCE or recognised full teaching qualification (or working towards)
• Degree in Childcare/Early Years or other related discipline
• Experience of working in the Early Years sector
• Experience of teaching Childcare/Early Years or similar level 1-3 qualifications

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days pro rata + bank holidays + College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts
• Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Interview date: 13th January 2026

See what we have to offer and come and join our experienced and supportive team.

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CVs

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)