Lecturer- Early Years

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

‘ Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

Lakes College seeks to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to complement our existing delivery team as Lecturer in childhood education. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to inspire and support learners preparing for careers within the education and childcare sectors.

As a Lecturer in Childhood Education, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across a range of childhood education programmes. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will help learners develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required to succeed in early years, childcare, and educational settings.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject such as Early Years/ Primary/Secondary vocational qualification and hold or be willing to work towards level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

In addition to this, applicants will have recent and relevant experience/knowledge of the EYFS or national curriculum with knowledge of assisting teaching within an education or childcare setting to support the delivery of childhood education.

Recent relevant teaching experience along with a recognised teaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided from our outstanding teacher education department.

• Generous annual leave – 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days
• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 13.5 hours administration and development time (reduced hours if part time)
• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Level 3 qualification in a relevant area essential

Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification essential

Formal Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/ PGCE / BA Ed) desirable

Degree in a relevant subject desirable

Ability to confidently manage learner behaviour essential

Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject area essential

Recent and relevant industry experience in sector essential

Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learners essential

Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades

Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation

Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential

Focused on standards and positive outcomes essential

Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students essential

Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students

Focused on standards and positive outcomes

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential

Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential

Dedicated essential

Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential

Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential

Demonstrates meeting…