Early Years Lecturer

Salary:  £29,725 - £37,527 FTE (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

28 hours per week - Monday to Thursday

Contract:

Permanent
Contract Type:  All Year Round

Location:

Peterborough
Closing Date:  8 th  October 2026
Inspire the next generation of Early Years professionals and help learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a difference in children's lives.
In this busy and exciting role you will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across a range of Early Years programmes, supporting students to achieve their full potential and progress successfully into employment or higher-level study. You will play a key role in shaping positive learning experiences, ensuring students remain motivated, challenged and supported throughout their journey.
Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking faculty, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and assessment of courses from Level 1 through to Level 4. You will utilise innovative teaching methods, provide meaningful feedback and embed English, maths and digital skills within learning to enhance student achievement.
You will also support curriculum development, quality assurance activities and employer engagement, helping to ensure programmes remain relevant, inspiring and responsive to industry needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise and passion for Early Years while making a lasting impact on future professionals entering the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality teaching across Early Years programmes from Levels 1 to 4
Assess learner work and provide constructive, timely feedback
Set, monitor and review SMART targets to support student progress
Deliver academic tutorials and personalised learner support
Develop schemes of work, teaching resources and course materials
Contribute to the design, review and development of curriculum programmes
Undertake assessment, internal verification and quality assurance activities
Support learners in securing and completing meaningful work experience placements
Participate in student recruitment, open events and enrolment activities
Embed English, maths and digital technologies into teaching and learning

What we're looking for:

You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Early Years professional with recent industry experience and a passion for developing the next generation of practitioners. You will have a strong understanding of current sector practices and be able to inspire learners through engaging and innovative teaching.
Ideally, you will hold a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification, an assessor award and a relevant qualification at Level 3 or above within Early Years. You will be confident supporting learners with diverse needs, embedding English and maths within delivery and using technology effectively to enhance learning.
Most importantly, you will be committed to creating positive student experiences, raising aspirations and helping learners achieve outstanding outcomes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Join us and use your expertise to shape careers, unlock potential and make a real difference every day.
IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Competitive Pension:
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
Health and Wellbeing:
Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
Professional Development:
Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
Employee Benefits and Rewards:
Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to…