Lecturer in Early Years

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Holiday allowance 37 days

Wellbeing days

Employee assistance

On-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work

Professional development

Discounted meals

Hair and beauty offers

Local attraction offers

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre at Salisbury Campus is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Early Years to deliver theory and practical lessons. You will train and assess learners across Early Years and Childcare levels, covering EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety, while reflecting current industry standards.

The role offers a fixed-term contract until October 2027, part-time 22.5 hours per week, with a generous benefits package and a supportive teaching environment that values

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or substantial relevant industry experience.
• Strong industry experience within a nursery, preschool, school or childcare setting.
• Good understanding of child development, the EYFS and play-based learning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and current Early Years legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theory and practical lessons across Early Years and Childcare.
• Teach, train and assess learners across a range of levels.
• Cover key topics including child development, safeguarding, health and safety, play-based learning and the EYFS.
• Prepare learning materials and assessments that reflect current industry standards and legislation.
• Support learners to develop the knowledge, confidence and professional skills needed to work with children.
• Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback and support individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with employers to ensure learning reflects current Early Years practice.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong industry experience

Education

A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Lecturer in Early Years

Location: Salisbury

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £31,507 per year, pro rata Qualified Lecturer: £33,320 - £42,651 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking for a new challenge? Perhaps you're already a qualified teacher or assessor, or you're an industry professional ready to take your first steps into education.

If you're passionate about early childhood development, enjoy supporting others to reach their potential, and want to help shape the next generation of Early Years professionals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Salisbury Campus, we're committed to providing high-quality education and preparing learners for rewarding careers. Join our supportive teaching team, where your industry experience is valued, your development is encouraged and your contribution helps shape the future of Early Years education.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking teaching team where your industry experience is valued, your professional development is encouraged, and your contribution helps shape the future of Early Years education.

What We Offer

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £31,507 per year, pro rata Qualified Lecturer: £33,320 – £42,651 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until October 2027, Part Time 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme – plan confidently for your future.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays.
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid two-week, pro rata Christmas break.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7 support.
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses.
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel and leisure.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active.
• Professional Development – funded qualifications and continuing professional development.
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair and beauty services and local attraction offers.

A secure and supportive role, offering the opportunity to develop professionally while enjoying a rewarding career.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging theory and practical lessons across Early Years and Childcare.
• Teach, train and assess learners across a range of levels.
• Cover key topics including child development, safeguarding, health and safety, play-based learning and the EYFS.
• Prepare learning materials and assessments that reflect current industry standards and legislation.
• Support learners to develop the knowledge, confidence and professional skills needed to work with children.
• Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback and support individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with employers to ensure learning reflects current Early Years practice.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare and/or substantial relevant industry experience.
• Strong industry experience within a nursery, preschool, school or childcare setting.
• A good understanding of child development, the EYFS and play-based learning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and current Early Years legislation.
• The ability to share practical knowledge and explain concepts clearly.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, supportive approach.
• A genuine passion for helping others develop and succeed.

Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential—we welcome experienced industry professionals looking to move into education

Why Become a Lecturer?

• Better work-life balance – enjoy more structured working hours.
• Career stability – benefit from permanent, year-round employment.
• A rewarding career – help develop the next generation of Early Years practitioners.
• Professional development – gain teaching qualifications and build your expertise.
• A lasting impact – help shape the quality of Early Years education and give future generations the best possible start.

Help Shape the Next Generation of Early Years Professionals

You don't need years of teaching experience to make a great lecturer. Your industry knowledge, practical expertise and passion for Early Years could be exactly what our learners need.

If you're ready for a new challenge and want to build a secure, meaningful and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre at Salisbury Campus and help shape the future of Early Years education.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children' barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 25th November 2026

Shortlist date: 26th November 2026

Interview date: TBC