Lecturer in Early Years

Education Training Collective; Redcar; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% E

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing

Staff Discounts Package

Job summary

Redcar and Cleveland College, part of Education Training Collective (Etc.), invites applications for a Lecturer in Early Years. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons to high standards, design schemes of work, produce materials and provide feedback through assessments.

You will support students as a personal tutor, assist with recruitment and marketing, supervise placements and contribute to curriculum development, in a fixed-term, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons to a high standard.
• Design schemes of work and learning materials; provide constructive feedback through assessments.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Lecturer in Early Years Job reference REQ0001746 Date posted 17/09/2026 Application closing date 01/10/2026 Location Redcar & Cleveland College Redcar, TS10 1EZ Salary E18 - E26 £33,268.48 - £42,165.94 FTE Package Fixed Term until 3rd May 2027 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Learning Attachments REQ0001746 Lecturer in Early Years JD and PS (1).pdf Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf

Job description

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group's vision, 'ONE Etc. - Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond'. Join us in shaping the future- we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Lecturer to join our Early Years team reporting to our Curriculum Manager of Health, Early Years, Access and Distance Learning. Are you passionate about shaping the future of Early Years education? Do you have the skills, knowledge, and drive to inspire and support the next generation of childcare professionals? If so, we'd love you to join our dedicated and dynamic team at Redcar and Cleveland College, an Outstanding provider of further education.

As an Early Years Lecturer with Redcar and Cleveland College you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons to a high standard, ensuring that students receive the best possible learning experience. You will design schemes of work, produce high-quality learning materials and assignments, and provide constructive feedback through both formative and summative assessments.

Supporting students will be at the heart of your role, whether through acting as a personal tutor, offering educational advice and guidance, or monitoring their progress through individual learning plans. You will also contribute to the wider success of the programme by assisting with student recruitment and marketing activities, supervising placements and educational visits, and working closely with colleagues and employers to review and develop the curriculum. In addition, you will take an active role in team meetings, professional development, and the evaluation of teaching and learning to ensure our Early Years provision continues to deliver outstanding results.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for education.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we've listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
• Better Health at Work Scheme - Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday 8.30-17.00 and Friday 8.30-4.30
• Fixed Term until 3 rd May 2027

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight1 st October 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock - http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/