Early Years Lecturer
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.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and student-focused Early Years Lecturer to join our teaching team at South Bank Colleges and Academies.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of early years professionals. You will deliver high-quality teaching across Early Years programmes, supporting learners to build the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to succeed in early childhood education and care settings.
As an Early Years Lecturer, you will play a vital role in shaping learners’ futures, promoting outstanding practice in early years education, and ensuring students are fully prepared for employment or further study.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons in Early Years and related subjects
- Support learners to develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills relevant to early years practice
- Assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and monitor progress to ensure achievement of learning outcomes
- Act as a personal tutor, providing academic and pastoral support to learners
- Contribute to curriculum development to ensure programmes remain current, industry-relevant, and aligned with qualification requirements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers, and placement providers to enhance the learner experience
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and achievement
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education, or a related field (degree or equivalent)
- Experience working within early years settings (e.g., nurseries, preschools, primary EYFS environments)
- Teaching experience in Further Education or training (or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification if not already held)
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development, safeguarding, and current early years frameworks and practices
- Experience assessing coursework and supporting learners with diverse needs
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate educator who wants to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working with learners who are preparing for meaningful careers in early childhood education. Your expertise will help shape confident, capable practitioners who positively impact young children’s live
This role is offered on a full-time basis.
Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Interviews will take place on: 27 February 2026
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
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.