Early Years Educator
Part‑time, 4 days a week (days to be confirmed). Salary: £28,552 – £36,140.
About the Role
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of Early Years professionals? Do you enjoy helping others to grow, achieve, and succeed in their chosen career? Join DN Colleges Group as an early years educator (Trainer/Assessor) and help apprentices across the region to gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in this essential sector.
In this rewarding role you will work closely with employers, learners and colleagues to deliver high‑quality training and assessment from Level 2 to Level 5. You will provide expert guidance, inspire confidence, and ensure every apprentice is supported through to successful completion of their qualification.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality training, assessment and progress reviews for apprentices across Levels 2-5.
* Work collaboratively with employers to ensure training reflects workplace needs and sector standards.
* Provide guidance, support and feedback to learners to enable timely achievement and progression.
* Complete assessment, verification and quality assurance processes in line with awarding body requirements.
* Maintain accurate and timely records relating to learner progress, compliance and funding requirements.
* Contribute to curriculum development, standardisation and continuous quality improvement activities.
* Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain sector knowledge and teaching expertise.
Essential Criteria
* A higher qualification in Education, childcare or a related discipline.
* Teaching/training experience and a relevant teaching or training qualification.
* An Assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA).
* GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
* Strong knowledge and experience within the Early Years sector.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 30 bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same‑day GP appointments, high‑street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On‑site gym and florist (site dependent).
* Access to our in‑house food hall and coffee shops.
* Health and fitness suite.
* Generous annual leave.
* 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Electric car scheme.
* Vivup – employee wellbeing and benefits platform.
* Wellness initiatives, on‑site during working week (health visitors, financial advisers, physio specialists).
* On‑site fitness classes, lunchtime or after work with sports colleagues.
* Cycle to work and electric car scheme.
* Free eye‑care vouchers.
* Discounted hair and beauty services.
* On‑site nursery.
* Online access to Remploy – 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
* In‑house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in wellbeing.
Additional Information
* Safer recruitment: social media checks on shortlisted candidates and enhanced DBS before commencing employment.
* Right to work: applicants must be authorised to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.
Vacancy Timeline
Close: 19th April
Shortlisting: 20th April
Interviews from: 28th April
Contact
For any further details contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
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