Sessional Lecturer - Early Years

Vance Street Capital; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking a Sessional Lecturer in Early Years and Education to assess and inspire learners. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in the relevant field and hold teaching qualifications while bringing enthusiasm and creativity to their teaching approach. This part-time position involves leading programme developments and fostering student engagement, with opportunities for professional advancement.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional qualification in Early Years and/or Education.
• Industry experience in Early Years and National Curriculum.
• Excellent teaching skills and experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring learners studying from Level 1 to T-Level.
• Designing engaging coursework assignments.
• Leading development of programmes and acting as contact for employers and students.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication

Motivation

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Early Years and/or Education

Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - Early Years and Education

Minimum 3 days a week

Here at Kingston College, we are seeking a Sessional Lecturer to join our Early Years and Education section. The role involves assessing and monitoring learners studying from Level 1 to T-Level, including delivery of EYFS, the National Curriculum, and beyond in license to practice qualifications.

The courses are predominantly coursework-based; therefore, we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging coursework assignments that inspire learners. You will lead the development of programmes within the section and act as the main point of contact for employers and students, providing feedback on progress as required.

Our ideal candidate will hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in Early Years and/or Education (including National Curriculum and/or Key Stage 1) and have industry experience in a relevant area, specifically Early Years and the National Curriculum. You should possess energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the subject and education, hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one), and have excellent teaching skills and experience of teaching on higher education courses.

You should have the ability to support, motivate, and empathise with young learners, monitor their progress, and be aware of academic quality standards. Receptive to new ideas and initiatives, with a creative approach to problem-solving, you should be hardworking, flexible, and hold high personal standards and expectations.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any salary increase resulting from the annual cost of living review implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 27th June 2025.

Benefits include an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part-time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We promote equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnerships. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and a significant contributor to its local communities. Our goal is to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We seek hard-working, collaborative individuals who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.