Early Years Lecturer (0.4 FTE) at Tamworth College

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About this Role

Job Reference: HR2627-007

Status / Hours: Permanent / Part Time-14.8 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified £32,753.97 -£34,306.88 per annum/full time equivalent

Qualified - £36,058.84 -£45,524.92 per annum/full time equivalent

Actual - £13,101.59 - £18,209.97 per annum/prorata

Location: Tamworth Campus

Ourorganisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment.

Thesuccessful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check,including barred list information, as this post is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As partof safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe inEducation (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlistedcandidates.

All gapsin employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior tointerview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted,CV's cannot be considered.

We upholdrigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection andinduction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe inEducation.

Safeguardingtraining is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your inductionand ongoing CPD.

Are you seeking a new challenge that will excite you, developyour career and allow you to be part of a great team? Then look no further! South Staffordshire College is looking to appoint adynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic part-time Early Years Lecturer, who can inspire studentsand ignite their passion for a career in the Early Years Sector. This is an excellentopportunity for the right candidate to join this successful Health and EarlyYears Team.

You will be working with a vibrant supportiveteam and a diverse student population. You will be expected to demonstrateexcellent classroom management techniques in a fast-paced environment, whilst teachinga range of topics such as Children's health and wellbeing, play and learning,supporting emergent literacy, and reflective practice.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience working in EarlyYears and Primary Education, be passionate about their subject and foster astimulating learning environment that encourages student growth and curiosity.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to degree level and hold or beworking towards a professional teaching qualification with delivery experienceand be driven to ensure excellent student progress.

All applications must bereceived by: Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews to be held: To be confirmed

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all yearthat provide support. However, time off is also important. We havea generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days atChristmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatevermakes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent onwellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff includingpaid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policiesare enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College alsocontributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more forpeople in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer andwelcomes applicants from all sections of the community.