Lecturer In Childcare

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of Further Education providers across South Wales to appoint experienced Lecturers in Childcare. The role focuses on delivering engaging childcare and early years teaching, supporting learners, and helping them progress to employment or further study.

This opportunity may start in September 2026 with ongoing opportunities and offers competitive hourly rates across South Wales.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or a relevant discipline.
• Strong professional experience within childcare or early years.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, child development and early years practice.
• Experience supporting learners, apprentices or trainees is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Teaching/training qualification desirable.
• Experience supporting learners with SEN/ALN is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Childcare and Early Years teaching
• Support learners working towards relevant vocational qualifications
• Deliver both theoretical and practical learning activities
• Share current knowledge of early years practice and child development
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback
• Support learners preparing for placements and future employment
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement
• Support learners with SEN/ALN or behavioural needs
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or a relevant discipline

Job description

Lecturer in Childcare - South Wales

South Wales

Competitive hourly rates

September 2026 Start | Ongoing Opportunities

The Role

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

Aspire People are working in partnership with Further Education providers across South Wales to recruit experienced Lecturers in Childcare.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your industry knowledge and experience to support the next generation of learners, helping students develop practical skills, achieve qualifications and progress into employment or further study.

• Deliver engaging Childcare and Early Years teaching
• Support learners working towards relevant vocational qualifications
• Deliver both theoretical and practical learning activities
• Share current knowledge of early years practice and child development
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback
• Support learners preparing for placements and future employment
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement
• Support learners with SEN/ALN or behavioural needs
• Contribute 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 or early years
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, child development and early years practice
• Experience supporting learners, apprentices or trainees is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Teaching/training qualification desirable
• Experience supporting learners with SEN/ALN is beneficial