Blackpool & The Fylde College
have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a
Lecturer in Early Years and Education
to join our dynamic team based at our
Bispham campus
. You will join us on a
full time, permanent basis
, and in return, we will offer a competitive salary
of up to £32,263 - £37,415 per annum.
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Lecturer in Early Years and Education. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and shape the future of students entering the Early Years and Primary Education sectors by delivering engaging, high-quality instruction across both practical and theoretical aspects of the field.
We are particularly interested in applicants who bring practical experience within Early Years and/or Primary Education, as this will enrich the learning experience for our students.
Key Responsibilities of our
Lecturer in Early Years and Education:
As a vital member of the Education team, your key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in Early Years and Education.
Assisting with curriculum design, development, and ongoing quality improvement within the department.
Supporting student recruitment through interviews, Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG), Open Days, and curriculum-focused events.
Monitoring and supporting student progress, retention, achievement, and progression using effective tracking systems.
Applying up-to-date knowledge of Early Years and Primary Education practice, using innovative digital and in-person teaching approaches.
Using B&FC systems such as the VLE, progress-tracking software, and internal verification processes to support learner success.
Contributing to the wider academic community through research, scholarship, and professional practice.
Why Join Us? By joining B&FC, you will play a crucial role in preparing confident, capable practitioners for Early Years and Primary Education settings, while continuing to grow and develop professionally. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences.
Rewards and Benefits:
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified
Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks) Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Closing date:
13th April 2026 If you would like to learn more about our
Lecturer in Early Years and Education
role, then please click ‘ apply ’ today! B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator