Lecturer in Early Years (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in Early Years (Variable Hours)

Location: Chippenham

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about Early Years Education and keen to inspire the next generation of childcare professionals? Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an Early Years practitioner looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Early Years Education and Childcare, Child Development, Early Years Practice or related areas.

This is a flexible opportunity for industry professionals, experienced lecturers, and practitioners who would like to contribute to teaching on a variable-hours basis. Opportunities may arise due to curriculum growth, specialist delivery needs, staff absence cover, or project-based work.

What We Offer

💷 Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

🕰️ Contract Type: Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

✔️ Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free on-site gyms

• Lifestyle discounts

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Professional development and CPD opportunities

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Early Years Education and Childcare programmes.

• Support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for further study and employment in the Early Years sector.

• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback to support progress and achievement.

• Share current industry practice, professional expertise and practical experience.

• Help learners develop their understanding of child development, safeguarding, child welfare, inclusive practice and effective approaches to supporting young children.

• Contribute to positive learner experiences and outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification or higher in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a related subject, and/or relevant industry experience.

• Strong knowledge of Early Years Education and Childcare practice.

• An understanding of child development, safeguarding, inclusion and the importance of providing high-quality care and education.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential.

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality.

• Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Experienced Early Years practitioners looking to take their first steps into teaching are encouraged to apply, with support and development available.

✨ Why Join Us?

• Flexible teaching opportunities around your existing commitments.

• Share your professional expertise with the next generation of Early Years practitioners.

• Make a real difference to students' futures and the quality of early childhood education.

• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Access opportunities for professional development and continuing professional development (CPD).

❤️ Inspire the next generation of Early Years professionals

If you are an experienced Early Years professional looking for a flexible teaching opportunity and are passionate about helping others develop the skills to support young children, we would love to hear from you.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Shortlist date: 2nd November 2026

Interview date: TBC