Part-time Hourly Paid Lecturer – Early Years
Salary: £27.89 per hour
Hours: Varied – maximum of 24 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Contract Type: Casual
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Midnight – Thursday 26 February 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’
Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for highly motivated part-time hourly paid Lecturer in Early Years to join our close-knit Child, Health & Social Care Team on a part-time hourly paid basis.
You will become part of a highly skilled staff network, who are passionate about raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy. We actively encourage the development and growth of our staff, from our internal ‘Be Phenomenal’ programme to building relationships with local stakeholders and developing opportunities for staff and students.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson & Colne College but may be required to travel across sites.
This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.
If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College’s Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.
What You Will Be Doing:
* Teaching on a range of Early Years study programmes, including Level 3 Diploma, T-Level and Level 2 qualifications.
* To act as a Personal Tutor, including attendance, progress and behaviour monitoring.
* Taking part in curriculum development with the wider teaching team.
* Preparing and supporting learners on work placements in Early Years settings.
What We Are Looking For:
* 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
* Recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
* Someone passionate about Early Years and has relevant industry experience
* A history of successful teaching on Early Years programmes
What We Offer in Return:
* Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
* Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
* Free on-site parking on all College sites
Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits
How to Apply:
Still Interested?
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online.
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Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.