Are you looking for a new role where you can pass on your Early Years expertise? Do you want to inspire and support the next generation of Early Years professionals? We are recruiting for teaching roles within our Early Years provision for the 2026/27 academic year and are keen to hear from individuals with experience and passion in this specialist area. These opportunities sit exclusively within Early Years education and childcare, and we welcome interest from both qualified teachers and industry professionals looking to move into teaching. We are particularly keen to connect with individuals who are committed to developing the next generation of Early Years practitioners. This exciting role will include: Delivering engaging, practical and theory-based Early Years lessons to a range of learners Joining a specialist Early Years teaching team and contributing to curriculum delivery Supporting students through the tutorial and pastoral support programmes Teaching across a range of Early Years qualifications, including NCFE/CACHE with a focus on T Level Education and L2 Early Years. If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you: Recent industry experience within Early Years or childcare Relevant Early Years or childcare qualifications Assessor/IQA qualification (desirable but not essential) For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including Early Years professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher training, development and qualifications to support your success in education. Closing date: 31st May 2026 Interview Date: w/c 8th June 2026. College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus. Annual salary: Circa £30,000 - £42,000 FTE (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience) Hours: Full Tim – 37 Hours/52.14 Weeks Start date August 2026 In return, we can offer you: A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits. To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below. For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education. OTHER INFORMATION: East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning. Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK. We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@escg.ac.uk and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations. At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA individuals. Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Recruitment Agencies We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.