Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years (Part-Time)

Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years (Part-Time) - Permanent

FE College - Hayes, West London

£16,228 - £22,630 a year - Part-time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years to join our established FE College in Hayes, West London. This permanent part-time role offers 18 hours per week across 52 weeks per year, providing stability and work-life balance for an experienced early years professional.

You will teach and assess Early Years qualifications from Level 2 to Level 3, working with both classroom students and workplace apprentices. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in developing the next generation of early years professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Delivery:

• Deliver Early Years qualifications from Level 2 to Level 3
• Teach NCFE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
• Deliver NCFE Level 2 Technical Diploma for Early Years Practitioners
• Support T Level Early Years Educator programmes (including Assisted Teaching Pathway)
• Deliver NCFE Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships for Early Years and Teaching Assistants

Assessment & Support:

• Assess Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Apprenticeship learners
• Determine occupational competency through workplace assessment
• Monitor and support learner progress across study programmes
• Provide guidance and mentoring to students and apprentices

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching Assistant
• Assessor qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years recent professional experience in Early Years education and/or care
• Experience in teaching and assessing within the Early Years sector

Preferred:

• Degree in relevant subject (Early Years, Education, Child Development)
• Teaching qualification at Level 5 (support provided if not already held)

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse learners across different settings
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Flexibility to work across college and workplace environments
• Professional approach to continuing development

Benefits & What We Offer

✅ Permanent contract - job security and stability
✅ Professional development - support with teaching qualifications
✅ Supportive team environment - work with experienced colleagues
✅ Training opportunities - ongoing CPD and career progression
✅ Flexible working pattern - arrangements discussed at appointment
✅ Work-life balance - part-time hours across full year

About the Role

This position combines classroom teaching with workplace assessment, giving you variety in your working week. You'll be based at our Hayes campus but will also visit apprentices in their Early Years settings across West London.

We welcome applications from candidates looking to transition into FE teaching, as well as experienced lecturers. Full support is provided for professional development, including assistance with obtaining teaching qualifications.

Location & Hours

Location: Hayes, West London (excellent transport links)
Hours: 18 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Salary: £16,228 - £22,630 actual part-time salary

Application Process

Application Deadline: Tuesday 19 August 2025

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for this Early Years Lecturer & Assessor position.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities and requires:

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Satisfactory employment references
• This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £16,228.00-£22,630.00 per year

Schedule:

• Part-time: 18 hours per week
• 52 weeks per year

Education:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching Assistant (required)
• Assessor qualification Level 3 (required)

Experience:

• Early Years education/care: 3 years (required)
• Teaching and assessment: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS (required)

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years (Part-Time) – West London – FE College – Permanent

Lecturer & Assessor in Early Years