Lecturer in Early Years

Hull College; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hull seeks a Lecturer in Early Years to provide academic and technical support to learners. The role focuses on delivering classes that reinforce skills and knowledge within a vocational curriculum. Successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for education. This position offers a competitive salary and 35 hours of work per week, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

42 days annual leave

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic setting supporting learners.
• Experience in classroom, workshop, or workplace environments.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and resources for activities.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for learners.
• Provide academic and technical support across the curriculum.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Initiative

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in subject

Level 3 Award in Education and Training/Cert Ed/PGCE

Minimum Level 2 in English and maths

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials, equipment and resources for student activities and project work, including planning and online materials.
• Deliver high‑quality learning experiences that enable learners to develop academic skills.
• Support the development of learners’ mastery of skills and knowledge through contextualised vocational sessions and reinforcement through practice.
• Measure learner progress through a range of assessments and provide feedback.
• Assist learners across all programmes, including apprenticeship delivery, with tracking and records linked to programme requirements.
• Maintain academic records including registers and records of work.
• Distribute equipment, tools and materials to authorised staff and students when required.
• Provide a high‑quality, professional image and environment as directed by the Curriculum Operations Manager / Director of Learning.
• Ensure all display work is up to date, of high quality and represents the students within the current area.
• Assist in the efficient running of the area by being aware of duties performed by other members of the team and helping when requested.

Key Qualifications

• Subject specific Level 3/4 qualification.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training/Cert Ed/PGCE (or willingness to achieve within two years).
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and maths.
• L3 Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience working in an academic setting and supporting learners’ needs.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a classroom, workshop or workplace environment.
• Experience supporting revision workshops, study skills, and covering classes.
• Knowledge of the specialist sector.
• Organisational, administrative and time‑management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to use initiative to develop and improve the service within College policy and procedures.

Safeguarding

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. These posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to regulated activity.

Digital Proficiency

All new staff should be skilled in digital tools or open to training.

Working Hours

35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Salary

£25,500 – £39,267.

Annual Leave

42 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period).

About the Role

As our Lecturer in Early Years, you will provide academic and technical support to learners, delivering classes that consolidate learning through practice. The role contributes to the college’s vision to become and sustain outstanding, providing academic and technical support across the Catering curriculum to maintain a safe learning environment.

The post holder will support learning through the delivery of classes that consolidate skills and knowledge taught across the Study Programme and Apprenticeship offer.

About Hull College

Hull College provides high‑quality education and training for school leavers and adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, apprenticeships and degrees. As one of the largest vocational institutes in the region, we focus on creating careers, not courses. We are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes and experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment or step up to higher education and university.

We are dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners and our staff, creating an environment where all staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire and support our vision of creating better futures for the people of Hull.