Early Years Lecturer

We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer for our Education & Early Years department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and assessing childcare programmes, managing a group of students, and contributing to course management and planning activities.

What we’re looking for:

Relevant Education & Childcare qualification.

Minimum grade C/4 GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Experience working with children and young people in early years and education settings.

Innovative and competent in utilising resources to create a stimulating learning environment.

Effective in managing behaviour and motivating students.

Excellent team-working, communication, and organisational skills.

General Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality teaching and tutorials on a range of courses within Education & Early Years.

Implement innovative teaching techniques, including new technologies, to promote equality and diversity.

Manage student morale and discipline, ensuring an appropriate learning environment.

Accurately record and report data, including student progress.

Maintain teaching files and ensure quality assurance procedures are met.

Keep up to date with academic and vocational subjects, and maintain links with industry.

Support safeguarding and equality and diversity initiatives.

Liaise with course teams, student support teams, and parents/carers.

Cover classes for absent colleagues when necessary.

Attend parents’ evenings and promotional activities, including occasional evenings.

Why join us?

Competitive salary

Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution

35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.

Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.

On-site gym & florist (site dependent).

Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

To apply for this post click ‘Apply now’, for further information contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Closing date: 11th July

Interview date: TBC

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Government have announced the first-round of ‘Levelling up’ bursaries for new Further Education teachers in STEM and Early Years, running from Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025. If eligible, the payment varies from £2,000 – £6,000. See the full eligibility criteria through the following link – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-fe-teachers