Lecturer - Early Years; Maternity Cover

Lecturer - Early Years (Maternity Cover)

Location: Kings Lynn and Wisbech campus

Hours: Full time

Salary: £31,904–£40,232 per annum

Duration: Up to 12 months (temporary)

Job type: Temporary / Full Time

Industry: Education and Training

Salary Range: £31,904 – £40,232 per annum

Are you an experienced early years or education practitioner looking for a new challenge? Are you an existing or aspiring teacher looking for a role where you can make an impact on the next generation of early years and education professionals? Then this could be the role for you.

CWA are recruiting for a new Lecturer to join our team for a temporary period of time to cover maternity leave. We continue to grow our student numbers in our Early Years and Education provision and are proud of the impact that we have on our learners and communities alike.

At CWA we offer a range of full‑time or part‑time courses, delivered in the daytime and over some evenings. Our alumni include nursery practitioners, teaching assistants and teachers, either through full‑time courses or by working with local schools to upskill their existing staff. Our staff teach courses from entry level to Levels 1, 2, T‑Levels and degree‑level in Early Childhood Studies, Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Assisting Teaching and Supporting Teaching and Learning.

We work in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University and are proud of our highly skilled team and the impact that our work has on our local communities.

Our lecturing staff also act as course directors, meaning that you have the ability to influence the delivery of your teaching in line with curriculum requirements.

The Early Years teaching team benefits from on‑site practice nursery rooms with top‑of‑the‑range equipment, craft rooms, IT suites, well‑stocked learning resource centres, dedicated Early Years teaching rooms in the Tower Block and the University Centre, and access to the College’s on‑site working nursery Applewood. We are continually investing in our facilities and resources, and during the last few years we have invested in excess of £10 million into our Tower Block alone.

The successful postholder will need to be able to work at both the King's Lynn and Wisbech campuses (full days at each campus).

We pride ourselves on our approach to the work‑life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.

Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.

We are a successful, community‑focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Early Years team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight‑knit and supportive teams.

• Generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff
• Five College closure days
• Bank Holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• Fee waivers on some College courses
• Contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution 23.68%)
• Discounts with local businesses
• Access to a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Well‑being committee and free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training and development
• Job share opportunities for the right candidates

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Katrin Wilhelm on

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight Sunday 1 March.

Interviews are provisionally planned for the week commencing Monday 9 March.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face‑to‑face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you…