Early Years Lecturer


Company:	South Staffordshire College
Salary:	£13,101.59 to £18,209.97 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Tamworth, B79 7LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

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/pro rata

Location: Tamworth Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

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

You will be working with a vibrant supportive team and a diverse student population. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent classroom management techniques in a fast-paced environment, whilst teaching a 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 Early Years and Primary Education, be passionate about their subject and foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages student growth and curiosity.

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

To find out more about this great opportunity visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/634814525/EDV-2026-TC-38435 to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received 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 year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

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

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