Job Title: Lecturer in Early Years and Education (FE)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,116 - £42,882 per annum - Grade AC2
Job type: Permanent, Full time
The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.
The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.
The Role:
At the University, we believe that education is more than a career-it's a calling. We're looking for a professional, dedicated, and student-focused Lecturer in Early Years and Education to join our vibrant team and play a central role in shaping the next generation of early years professionals.
You will have the opportunity to deliver inspiring learning experiences across our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner and Level 3 T Level in Education and Early Years programmes. More than just a lecturer-you'll be a mentor, a guide, and a motivator, equipping learners with the confidence, compassion, and skills to create meaningful impact in children's lives.
What You'll Do:
* Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching to FE students preparing for careers in Early Years and Education.
* Inspire learners by connecting theory to real-world practice in inclusive, creative ways.
* Guide and support students through their academic and professional journeys, including placements.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of our forward-thinking curriculum and learning resources.
* Provide personalised pastoral support that helps students thrive both academically and personally.
What We're Looking For:
* A passion for child development, education, and empowering future practitioners.
* A recognised Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years or a related subject.
* Teaching experience or a strong background in mentoring within educational or childcare settings.
* A teaching qualification-or a willingness to achieve one with our support.
* A collaborative spirit, with the drive to innovate and the heart to nurture.
Benefits:
* Generous allocation of annual leave
o 38 days' paid leave per year
o 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
* Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
o Employer Contributions - 28.6%
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Lecturer, Childcare Lecturer, Early Years Lecturer, Care Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher may also be considered for this role.
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