Lecturer/assessor in Early Years Childcare

**Description**:
**Job Title**:Lecturer/Assessor in Early Years Childcare
**Job** **Type**: Part-Time (2 days per week)
**Salary**: £31,788-£35,777 Full-Time Equivalent.

Hugh Baird College is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Lecturer/Assessor in Early Years Childcare.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of learners, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field of Early Years Childcare. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working in a vibrant and inclusive college environment that values innovation and excellence in education.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Teach Apprenticeships enrolled in Early Years Practitioner Level 2 and Early Years Educator Level 3 as assigned by your line manager.
- Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress.
- Operate within the Quality Assurance framework.
- Manage courses or parts of courses as required including administration and organisation.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation.
- Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the College’s behaviour management processes as required.
- Maintain and update teaching expertise and skills to continually develop your teaching practice and deliver the best outcomes for learners.
- Record progress of Apprentices within their college sessions and also in their workplace.

**Criteria**:

- Possess a minimum of a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification
- Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification
- Possess a qualification in Maths and English levels 4 - 9(GCSE Grades A - C) or equivalent
- Hold Assessor and/or verifier Awards or equivalent
- Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels including up to level 3
- Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures

**For the full criteria please see the attached person specification**

**Job Benefits**:
**Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College**

We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:

- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
- Medicash
- Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
- Discounted rail travel or bus travel
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Support
- Cycle Benefit Scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cashback and Retail discounts
- College celebration events

For more information on these particular benefits or the other benefits of working at Hugh Baird visit our staff benefits page.

**About Hugh Baird College**:
Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.

**Safeguarding Our Students**

At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.

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