Overview
Lecturer – Early Years role at Central Bedfordshire College (CBC), Dunstable Kingsway Campus. 30 hours per week – 52 weeks per year. UK based contract with Right to Work in the UK required. Permanent – Part Time.
Location and Salary
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus. Salary: between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications. 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays. Pension, discounts, and development opportunities are included as part of the package.
Role Details
Role: Lecturer – Early Years
Hours/Weeks: 30 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time
About The Role
We are seeking a Lecturer in Early Years to join the Health, Social Care and Childcare department. The primary focus is delivering engaging Early Years programmes, supporting student learning, and contributing to course development and quality processes.
Responsibilities
* Teaching & Student Support – Deliver engaging lessons across Early Years programmes and levels, provide tutorials, and support students to achieve their potential.
* Curriculum Development & Innovation – Prepare schemes of work, contribute to new course development, and integrate vocational opportunities to enhance employability.
* Assessment & Quality Assurance – Assess work to awarding body standards, monitor progress, maintain records, and participate in quality processes and course reviews.
* Collaboration & Professional Engagement – Work with colleagues, mentor staff, attend meetings, and support events such as open days and careers conventions.
* Safeguarding, Equality, Health & Safety – Uphold safeguarding and College values; participate in training and ensure actions reflect College policies.
About You / Qualifications
* Qualifications – Relevant subject qualification at least one level above the course taught and a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed), with experience delivering T-Level Early Years programmes.
* Experience – Strong understanding of Early Years and Health & Social Care teaching, with recent experience in education and industry settings.
* Skills – Excellent classroom management, communication, organisation, prioritisation, and IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
* Attributes – Able to work independently and in a team, manage workload, meet deadlines, and build professional relationships across the college.
* Safeguarding & Values – Works in line with College values and policies, including safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety, with flexibility to travel and adapt hours as needed.
Additional Information
Interviews to be held: 02 December 2025. Align to CBC’s VISION values: teamwork, continuous improvement, student-centered approach, inclusivity, open and caring culture, and educational excellence.
* Valuing Teamwork
* Improving Continuously
* Student Centred
* Inclusive
* Open and Caring
* Nurturing Education Excellence
About Central Bedfordshire College
CBC operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire with modern facilities to prepare students for their career paths.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to vetting including an enhanced DBS check and references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
How to Apply
Apply as directed in the vacancy. Note: If you do not hold a recognised teaching qualification, see attached PGCE CertEd information.
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