Early Years Lecturer
Job description
South Bank Colleges is a vibrant and inclusive place to work, where staff are united by a shared ambition to transform lives through education. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025, inspectors praised the college’s “strong culture of inclusion” and the way staff “foster an understanding of diversity” across all campuses. Adult learning was rated Outstanding, and learners spoke of the college as “an integral part of their journey in life.” With a broad curriculum offer, expert tutors and deep links to the local community and employers, South Bank Colleges is a rewarding environment for education professionals to thrive.
We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Early Years with a passion for inspiring students and developing their expertise in early childhood education. Your role will involve designing engaging lessons, setting clear and achievable learning objectives, tracking student progress, providing constructive feedback, and creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that encourages hands-on learning and professional growth.
Teaching Early Years at South Bank Colleges is an incredibly rewarding career. You will empower our learners to develop essential skills in child development, safeguarding, and early years pedagogy, helping them gain confidence in their abilities and prepare for meaningful careers in early childhood education. You’ll foster creativity, encourage empathy, and cultivate a lifelong passion for supporting young children’s learning, all while making a tangible impact on students’ success in this vital and nurturing field.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate must have the following;
A recognised Level 3 teaching qualification or subject specialism in Early Years.
Experience of teaching Early Years effectively in a further education college or significant experience within the sector.
Willingness to work flexibly to deliver a student focused curriculum (including working up to two evenings a week).
Commitment to an inclusive education.
This role is offered on a Full time (36 hours per week) and Permanent basis.
Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 2025, at 11.59pm.
Interviews will take place on: TBC
We are an inclusive and welcoming college that is highly responsive in meeting the needs of our students. Equality, Diversity and inclusion are central to our values and behaviours, and we seek applicants who are fully committed to enhancing our work in this area.
If you feel this is the right opportunity for you and you have the right skills and experience, we look forward to receiving an application from you.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications
Package
Excellent employment benefits including generous annual leave, a public sector pension scheme and great opportunities for CPD