Lecturer in Childcare & Early Years

Lecturer in Childcare and Early Years (EL869)

Salary: £28,997 - £43,748 (pro rata per annum)
Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

25.9 per week

Location:

Crewe Campus

We are seeking a Lecturer in Childcare and Early Years to join our team at our Crewe Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

• Prepare and teach on a range of Childcare and Early Years courses;
• Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment;
• Train and assess learners in the workplace when required; and
• Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace.

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline;
• Teacher trained (PGCE, DTLLS or Cert Ed) or willing to work towards
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience;and
• Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team.

Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our ‘Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 6-week programme.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply by 11.59pm on 12 October 2026.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 22 October 2026.

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email
• o Equality and Diversity
• o Information, Advice and Guidance
• o Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• o Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email  where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

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