Early Years Lecturer

Contract

Location: the East Midlands

Start date: 9 November 2026

Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner looking to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of practitioners?

About the Role

A further education provider in the East Midlands is looking for an Early Years Lecturer to join their team. You'll deliver engaging teaching across Early Years qualifications, bringing your sector experience into the classroom so that learners understand how the profession works in practice.

You'll support learners through their programmes, tracking their progress and preparing them for progression into employment or further study.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sessions across Early Years programmes.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities, including marking, feedback and progress reviews.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, achievement and awarding body requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development so that content reflects current sector standards.
• Support learners in developing their skills and employability.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant qualification or occupational experience in Early Years education or care
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience teaching or assessing within a further education setting
• Up-to-date knowledge of current developments in the Early Years curriculum

If you're ready to bring your Early Years expertise into the classroom and help shape the next generation of practitioners, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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