Lecturer in Early Years

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Variable hours Lecturer in Early Years to join our team.

Location: Cross College/Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: £ £24.72 per hour plus holiday pay (dependant on skills, qualifications, and experience)

Job Type: Variable hours available

Close Date: 5th November 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust, and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Early Years – The Role:

As a Variable hours Lecturer in Early Years, you will be at the forefront of nurturing the talents and skills of our students across levels 1-3 of Early Childhood Education courses. From delivering captivating lectures on all aspects of early years to conducting hands-on visits to student placement settings, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of early years practitioners. Your responsibilities will include planning, teaching, and assessing students, ensuring an engaging and stimulating learning environment both inside the classroom and in real-world settings. Your expertise will directly contribute to developing the next generation of early childhood professionals.

Lecturer in Early Years - Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Earley Years.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching methods to inspire and engage students.
• Assess and support students' progress, providing feedback to help them achieve their academic goals.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure curriculum delivery is of the highest standard.
• Contribute to the development of teaching materials and resources.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance to students, helping them with their academic journey.

Lecturer in Early Years – You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised qualification in Early Years Education (Level 3 or above).
• Relevant professional experience within the Early Years sector.
• A passion for teaching and supporting learners to develop both practically and academically. A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

If you are ready to inspire, nurture, and make a real impact on the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Enjoy the flexibility of variable hours to suit your lifestyle and make a tangible impact on the future of education.

Lecturer in Early Years – Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 37 days, pro rata annual leave for Academic Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Early Years - Application Process:

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 children's 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.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Early Years opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

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

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.