At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high standards of teaching and support learners in Early Years programmes.
- Company: Join the Early Years Team at a college in Bath, England, focused on high-quality education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40 days of paid holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Fixed-term contract for 30 hours per week until 31 July 2027.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to impact learners' achievements in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: A relevant degree in Early Years or Education and a teaching qualification are required.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 40016 £ per year.
Maternity cover, Fixed Term contract, 30 hours per week until 31 July 2027.
Salary: Unqualified Lecturer (P25-P27) £30,348.15 – £32,186.70; Qualified Lecturer L5+ (P27-P35) £32,186.70 – £40,015.50; salary is full time equivalent.
Interview date: 30 June. Application Deadline: 21 June 2026.
Department: ELY - Early Years Team. Employment Type: Contract / Temp. Location: Bath, England. Reporting To: Chloe Rogers.
The purpose of the job is to contribute to the Department's aim to provide high quality learning and teaching, assist in the development, organisation and delivery of the curriculum area. To ensure achievement rates of learners are at or above the level set by the college. To have tutor group responsibility, ensuring the progress, wellbeing and achievement of learners is priority. To contribute to the promotion, quality and growth of the curriculum area.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of teaching and learning and monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.
- Provide induction, initial assessment, advice and guidance to learners.
- Deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes including paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food safety and personal tutoring.
- Support, advise and assist learners during their training.
- Support the delivery on the new NCFE Level 1, transition to T-Level, Level 3 T-Level and other programmes as required by the demands of the curriculum.
- Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.
- Co‐ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students' learning carried out by the course team.
- Communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
- Deal with queries when supervising learners.
- Work pro‐actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the College.
- Make a positive contribution to the college's Teaching and Learning Excellence Programme, demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and share good practice.
- Participate in the promotional and marketing aspects of the college.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Relevant Degree in Early Years or Education.
- Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification).
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above.
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and its application in practice.
Staff Benefits
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, excluding college closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part‐time roles.
- One Selfie Day per year.
- Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension).
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
- Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Scheme.
- £500 Refer a friend reward.
- Subsidised cafés at both campuses.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free and strictly confidential short‐term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor).
- Eye sight test offered to those who meet criteria under Health and Safety regulations.
- Progressive family‐friendly policies exceeding statutory requirements; flexible working available.
- Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
- Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.
Lecturer in Education & Early Years - Maternity Cover in West Bromwich employer: Bath College
The college in Bath offers generous benefits including 40 days of holiday and a supportive environment for professional development. The Early Years Team is dedicated to providing high-quality learning experiences and promoting student success. Flexible working options and progressive family-friendly policies enhance work-life balance.
