Lecturer Early Years

About the Role

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Early Years practitioners? Peterborough College is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Early Years to join our supportive and dynamic team. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences across a range of Early Years programmes from Level 1 to Level 4 (HND), supporting students to achieve their full potential.

This role includes course co-ordination, assessment, and potentially internal verification/moderation responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to have a real impact on student success and course quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching in Early Years and related programmes.
• Assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and monitor progress to support high retention and achievement.
• Develop schemes of work, course materials, and learning resources to meet the needs of all learners.
• Support students through tutorials, advice, and guidance to achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Contribute to course co-ordination, internal verification, and quality assurance processes.
• Embed English, maths, and digital skills across teaching and learning.
• Assist in arranging work experience placements and maintain employer relationships.
• Participate in student recruitment activities, open evenings, trips, and industry visits.
• Promote the College's values, equality, diversity, safeguarding, and health and safety practices.

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Teaching qualification (e.g., DTTLS, Cert Ed, PGCE) or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 3/4 qualification in Early Years (HND, degree, or professional industry qualification).
• Assessor Award (A1/TQA/CAVA); Internal Verifier Award desirable.
• Recent experience in Early Years practice; teaching experience in FE/HE desirable.
• Knowledge of current initiatives and vocational/subject area developments.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and engage learners of diverse abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

At Peterborough College, you'll work in a supportive and innovative environment, delivering life-changing experiences for students while developing your own professional skills. We value our staff and encourage continuous professional development.

Benefits Include:

• 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and discretionary days).
• Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A welcoming, collaborative, and student-focused team environment.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via our online portal:

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,582.00-£36,084.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person