Lecturer in Early Years (Higher Education)

North West Regional College; Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Londonderry is seeking a Lecturer in Early Years (Higher Education) to provide quality teaching and learning opportunities. Responsibilities include developing and delivering the curriculum, attending student-related meetings, and managing courses. Candidates should have a relevant degree and leadership experience in an Early Years setting. The position offers a supportive environment and promotes equal opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Have a University Degree in the specialist area or equivalent qualification.
• Have GCSE English (Grade C or higher) or equivalent.
• Have at least 2 years leadership and management experience within an Early Years setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Early Years curriculum.
• Attend meetings related to students and course coordination.
• Participate in marketing and recruitment of relevant courses.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Degree in specialist area or equivalent

GCSE English (Grade C or higher)

GCSE Maths (Grade C or higher)

Education

University Degree in specialist area or Level 5 qualification

Post Graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent

Job description

Lecturer in Early Years (Higher Education)

The College is seeking applications for a Lecturer in Early Years (Higher Education) to be based in our Strand Road Campus. The post holder will provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, organisation and delivery of the Early Years (Higher Education) curriculum across the College leading to the award of various qualifications relating to own specialism/s
• Attend meetings on matters relating to students, course co-ordination, management, assessment and development
• Participate in the marketing of and recruitment to courses within the subject/programme area
• Act as a course manager/co-ordinator
• Undertake assessor and verifier duties

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a University Degree in the specialist area or equivalent qualification OR Level 5 qualification in the specialist area with years industrial, professional or teaching experience in a senior leadership and/or management role
• Have GCSE English (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent
• Have GCSE Maths (Grade C or higher) or Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent
• Have at least 2 years leadership and management experience within an Early Years setting
• Have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent qualification recognised for teaching in the Northern Ireland FE Sector OR Be currently registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI)

Further Information

Location: Strand Road Campus. The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.