Lecturer in Early Years

Lecturer in Early Years

Salisbury

£29,294 per year, pro rata £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills and Qualifications)

Do you have a passion for Early Years and enjoy helping others develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed?

Were looking for a passionate Lecturer in Early Years to join our team at Salisbury Campus on afixed-term maternity cover contract for one year.

Whether youre an experienced lecturer or an Early Years professional looking to take your career in a new direction, this is an opportunity to share your knowledge, inspire learners and help prepare the next generation of Early Years practitioners.

Youll bring your professional experience into the classroom and practical learning environment, helping learners develop the knowledge, practical skills, professionalism and confidence they need to progress into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or further study.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata

Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover 1 year, Part Time 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays

What Youll Do

• Teach and assess learners across Level 1, 2 and T Level programmes, where appropriate
• Deliver engaging, practical and industry-focused lessons
• Develop learners knowledge of child development, safeguarding, wellbeing and early years practice
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education
• Share your professional Early Years knowledge and real-world experience
• Help learners build confidence, professionalism and ambition
• Prepare learners for successful careers working with children and families
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive and inspiring learning environment

What Youll Bring

• A Level 3+ qualification and/or significant experience in Early Years, Childcare, Early Education or a related subject
• Strong Early Years knowledge and practical professional experience
• An understanding of child development, safeguarding and current Early Years practice
• The ability to engage, motivate and support learners

Why Become an Early Years Lecturer?

Share your experience. Inspire ambition. Build futures.

Enjoy a rewarding career where you can use your Early Years expertise to help others succeed with the stability of education, excellent benefits, professional development and a healthier work-life balance.

Youll have the opportunity to make a real difference to aspiring Early Years professionals while helping shape the quality of care and education experienced by children and families in the future.

Ready to inspire the next generation?

If youre ready to turn your Early Years experience into a career with purpose, wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 16/09/26

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

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