Lecturer in Early Years (Maternity Cover) (REQ000882)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for Early Years and want to inspire the next generation? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Early Years to join our Early Years curriculum team on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover.

Whether you are an experienced lecturer looking for your next opportunity or a childcare professional seeking to share your industry knowledge and expertise, we would love to hear from you.

You will play a key role in inspiring and supporting learners as they develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed for successful careers in the Early Years sector. Working collaboratively with the curriculum team, you will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across a range of Early Years programmes and qualification levels, assess learner progress and provide effective academic and pastoral support to help every learner achieve their full potential.

With a strong understanding of current Early Years frameworks, safeguarding responsibilities and sector best practice, you will help prepare learners for employment or further study while contributing to curriculum development and maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and a commitment to delivering an outstanding learning experience. Above all, you will be passionate about supporting learners and equipping them with the skills and confidence to make a positive difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing.

What the college offers its staff

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a

Lecturer at NKC Group

• 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
• CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.