Lecturer in Early Years (Variable Hours)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Holiday pay paid on top of hourly rate

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD opps

Job summary

Wiltshire College and University Centre is recruiting a variable-hours lecturer for the Early Years Education and Childcare team. The post is offered as required in term time and centres on inclusive teaching, assessing learner work and sharing current sector practice with students preparing for Early Years study and employment.

We welcome experienced lecturers and practitioners moving into teaching. Hours follow curriculum need, specialist delivery and staff absence cover.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a related subject, or relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of Early Years Education and Childcare practice
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality care and education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive lessons across Early Years Education and Childcare programmes
• Help learners build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for further study and sector work
• Assess learner work and give feedback to support progress and achievement
• Share current industry practice and professional expertise
• Develop learners' understanding of child development, safeguarding, welfare and inclusive practice
• Contribute to learner experience and outcomes

Skills

Strong knowledge of Early Years Edc/Ch

Understanding of child development and

Excellent communication and Interp

Education

Level 3 or higher in Early Years/Childcare, Education or related subject

Job description

Variable-hours lecturing post in the Early Years Education and Childcare team at Wiltshire College and University Centre, offered as required in term time. Work centres on inclusive teaching, assessing learner work and sharing current sector practice with students preparing for Early Years study and employment. Open to experienced lecturers and practitioners moving into teaching; hours follow curriculum need, specialist delivery and staff absence cover. A Level 3 qualification or relevant industry experience is required; a teaching qualification is not.

What the job involves

• Deliver inclusive lessons across Early Years Education and Childcare programmes
• Help learners build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for further study and sector work
• Assess learner work and give feedback to support progress and achievement
• Share current industry practice and professional expertise
• Develop learners' understanding of child development, safeguarding, welfare and inclusive practice
• Contribute to learner experience and outcomes

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a related subject, or relevant industry experience

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Early Years Education and Childcare practice
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality care and education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality
• Motivation to help learners achieve their potential

Nice to have

• Teaching qualification

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Holiday pay paid on top of hourly rate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities