We're recruiting a part-time Early Years Lecturer to join a college in Surrey. You'll join a supportive and friendly Education and Early Years team, teaching learners from Level 2 to Level 5 and helping them build the skills, confidence and professional behaviours they need for careers in childcare and early education.

A salary of up to £39,700 FTE (actual up to £20,700) depending on qualifications and experience is available , alongside an attractive benefits package, generous holiday entitlement and pension.

The role is part time, 18.5 hours per week, on-site Monday to Wednesday , based at a campus location within Surrey with good transport links from surrounding areas. Easily accessible from Woking, Ashford, Weybridge, Guildford, Walton-on-Thames, Esher, Epsom, Staines-upon-Thames and the wider Surrey area.

What you'll be doing...

•    Teach and assess Early Years programmes from Level 2 to Level 5, giving feedback that helps every learner progress

•    Design engaging course materials and schemes of work, and help shape a curriculum that meets local employer needs

•    Deliver tutorials, set SMART targets and track attendance, progress and achievement, stepping in early when someone needs support

•    Build links with local early years employers to find and monitor work placements

•    Get involved in open evenings, student interviews, parents' evenings and internal and external moderation

What you need to bring...

•    A degree, HND/HNC or equivalent professional qualification, plus practical experience in early years or childcare settings (essential)

•    A Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or DTLLS), or willingness to work towards one

•    Proven experience teaching or training in Early Years, ideally within FE

•    GCSE or Level 2 English and maths, and confidence using Microsoft Office to produce materials and keep records

•     Experience delivering T Levels or NCFE CACHE qualifications, and an assessor award (TAQA/A1) or willingness to gain one is desirable

What’s on Offer...

• Generous holiday entitlement and a 3 day week!
• Pension scheme (TPS or LGPS).
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources.
• Financial benefits and discounts.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners’ lives and futures!

If you want to help the next generation of nursery practitioners get started apply today!

Please note : As this role involves working with young adults, the successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check.