Lecturer in Education (Early Years Specialism)

Bath College; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bath College as an educator in the Early Years department, responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and supporting the well-being and progress of learners. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

40 days paid holiday entitlement

Selfie Day per year

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

£500 Refer-a-friend reward

Subsidised cafes

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye sight test

Progressive family friendly policies

Discounted treatments at the Academy

Free parking at Somer Valley Campus

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree and Teaching Qualification are essential.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Understanding of quality assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high teaching standards and monitor assessment processes.
• Support learners in training and assess departmental program requirements.
• Co-ordinate records and communicate exam details.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Leadership

Assessment

Education

Relevant Degree in Early Years or Education

Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Application Deadline: 27 June 2025

Department: ELY - Early Years

Location: Bath, England

Compensation: £28,903 - £38,110 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

To contribute to the Department’s aim to provide high quality learning and teaching, assist in the development, organisation and delivery of the curriculum area of the Department. To ensure that the achievement rates of learners are at or above the level set by the college. To have tutor group responsibility, ensuring the progress, wellbeing and achievement of learners is priority. To contribute to the promotion, quality and growth of the curriculum area.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.



If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.


The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.



Key Responsibilities

• To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements. To provide induction, initial assessment, advice and guidance to learners.
• To deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes including paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food safety and personal tutoring. To support, advise and assist learners during their training.
• To Support the delivery on the new NCFE Level 1, transition to T-Level, Level 3 T-Level and other programmes as required by the demands of the curriculum.
• Producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.
• To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team.
• To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students. Deal with queries when supervising learners. To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the College.
• Make a positive contribution to the college’s Teaching and Learning Excellence Programme, demonstrating a commitment to raising standards and sharing good practice. Participate in the promotional and marketing aspects of the college.
  
  

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant Degree in Early Years or Education.
• Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification)
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to fulfilling quality assurance requirements of awarding bodies and the College.
  
  

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock