Teacher - T Level Education

East Sussex College Group; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FE salary

Generous leave & pension

Funding for teaching qualifications &

Job summary

East Sussex College Group in Eastbourne is seeking educators to deliver Early Years lessons across theory and practice for T Level Education and related qualifications. The roles welcome both qualified teachers and industry professionals transitioning into teaching, with DBS checks and UK eligibility required.

Significant support includes teacher training and career development. The annual salary ranges from £31,000 to £43,000 FTE, with pro rata figures for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience within Early Years or childcare.
• Relevant Early Years or childcare qualifications.
• Assessor/IQA qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical and theory-based Early Years lessons to a range of learners.
• Join a specialist Early Years teaching team and contribute to curriculum delivery.
• Support students through the tutorial and pastoral support programmes.
• Teach across a range of Early Years qualifications, including NCFE/CACHE with a focus on T Level Education and L2 Early Years.

Skills

Early Years experience

Childcare knowledge

Education

Early Years or childcare qualifications

Assessor/IQA qualification (desirable)

Job description

Are you looking for a new role where you can pass on your expertise in Education and Early Years?

Do you want to inspire and support the next generation of professionals entering the Education and Childcare sector?

We are recruiting for teaching roles within our T Level Education and Early Years provision for the 2026/27 academic year and are keen to hear from individuals with industry experience and a passion for developing future talent.

These opportunities sit exclusively within Education and Early Years, and we welcome interest from both qualified teachers and industry professionals looking to move into teaching. We are particularly keen to connect with individuals who are committed to preparing learners for successful careers working with children, young people and families.

This exciting role will include:

• Delivering engaging, practical and theory-based Early Years lessons to a range of learners
• Joining a specialist Early Years teaching team and contributing to curriculum delivery
• Supporting students through the tutorial and pastoral support programmes
• Teaching across a range of Early Years qualifications, including NCFE/CACHE with a focus on T Level Education and L2 Early Years.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Recent industry experience within Early Years or childcare
• Relevant Early Years or childcare qualifications
• Assessor/IQA qualification (desirable but not essential)

For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including Early Years professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher training, development and qualifications to support your success in education.

• Closing date: 1st November 2026
• Interview Date: w/c 9th November (TBC)

College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £31,000 - £43,000 FTE (£18,800 - £26,100 pro rata.)

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Part Time -22.5 Hours/52.14 weeks (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)

In return, we can offer you:

• A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.