Early Childhood Lecturer (Freelance – London)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Early Childhood Lecturer (Freelance)

Work Location 1st Floor, 23 South Mall, St. George’s Chambers, Edmonton Green, London, N9 0TS

Contract Type Freelance

Hourly Rate £25 to £35 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

About CECOS College London

CECOS offers its students an exceptional educational experience, which is shaped by commitment, enthusiasm, discipline, effectiveness, insight and creativity, an educational experience which can withstand the demands of the contemporary world. The programmes that we offer are market oriented and designed to meet employer requirements by helping each individual to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Since 1998 CECOS College London has developed a reputation as a quality provider of education which places its students at the centre of everything it does. To do this we are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the very best staff.

Our Mission

To work together to create a better future for all through education, enterprise and employment.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the way we do things. They represent the aspirations of our individual and collective behaviour. To achieve our mission, we will endeavour to put these values at the heart of everything we do.

Achievement We are ambitious. We set high standards for the College and all its students and staff. We help people transform their lives through education, experience, support and inspiration.

Inclusion We are an open, welcoming and supportive College. Our commitment to equality and diversity underpins everything we do. We build and sustain positive relationships with many communities.

Excellence We aim for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment on all our courses wherever they are delivered. We believe in taking a creative and innovative approach to our courses and encourage our students to develop their own strategies and solutions to their tasks.

Focus We are a forward looking professional organisation working towards our shared strategy for engaging the wider social and economic environment.

Integrity We work to uphold our values in our planning and decision making, our teaching and learning, our actions and relationships. We aim to be fair, open, honest and accountable to the communities we serve and to treat all with respect.

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Early Childhood Lecturer to deliver teaching within our Early Years and Childhood Studies programme area. Working on a freelance basis, the lecturer will deliver sessions, prepare learning materials and assess student work in line with the schedule agreed for each engagement.

We welcome applicants with an academic background or professional experience in one or more relevant disciplines, such as Early Years Education, Primary Education or Teaching, Childhood Studies, Child Development, Psychology, or other disciplines directly related to early childhood education and development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Develop and deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials in Early Years and Childhood Studies.
• Create and update course materials and assessments aligned with learning outcomes.
• Use innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement and learning.

Scholarly Activities

• Conduct research and scholarly activity in Early Years and Childhood Studies.
• Publish research findings in reputable journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline.

Student Support and Mentoring

• Advise and mentor students on academic and career matters.
• Hold regular office hours for student consultation and support.

Curriculum Development

• Take part in curriculum development and review processes.
• Ensure course content is current, relevant and meets accreditation standards.

Service and Collaboration

• Serve on departmental and College committees as assigned.
• Work with colleagues on academic initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to the academic community through service activities.

Safeguarding Commitment

CECOS College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice at every stage of the process, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory checks.

The lecturer is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of learners and colleagues they come into contact with. They must follow the College’s Safeguarding and Prevent Policy and Staff Code of Conduct, complete required training, maintain professional boundaries and report any concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead without delay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CECOS College London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We recruit and select on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will discuss how we can support you.

Pre Employment Checks

All offers of engagement are conditional on satisfactory completion of the College’s checks, which are carried out in the same way for every candidate. These include two written references, one from your most recent employer or client or, if you have not worked before, from your school, college or training provider. We also verify your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications, and carry out an enhanced DBS check at the level for which this role is eligible.

This role is eligible for an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. You will be asked to declare any convictions and cautions that are not protected. Protected convictions and cautions do not need to be declared and will not be taken into account.

Your Personal Data

CECOS College London uses the information in your application, together with information from referees, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the Home Office, to assess your application, carry out safer recruitment checks and meet our legal obligations. We do this to take steps towards entering into a contract with you, to comply with our legal duties and for our legitimate interest in recruiting safely. Your information is seen only by those involved in the recruitment process and the organisations needed to complete these checks. Right to work and DBS information must be provided before an offer can be confirmed.

If you are unsuccessful, your application and all recruitment records are kept securely for six months after the recruitment decision and then deleted. If you are engaged, your information is kept on your contractor file in line with the College’s Data Protection Policy.

You have the right to access, correct or ask us to delete your information, and to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office. To use these rights, please contact career@cecos.ac.uk.

Criteria

Essential

• A degree in a relevant discipline, such as Early Years Education, Primary Education or Teaching, Childhood Studies, Child Development or Psychology, or equivalent professional experience in early childhood education and development.
• Relevant subject knowledge and experience of teaching, training or supporting adult learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging sessions and assess student work fairly and consistently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to support and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• A PGCert in Higher Education or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Professional experience in an early years or primary education setting.
• Fellowship of Advance HE.

Join us at CECOS College London and help shape the next generation of early years professionals.