Job Description
Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years
Location: West London
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Salary: £33,000 - £46,000 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
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Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
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Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
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About the Role
/n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer & Assessor to join a vibrant and supportive Further Education team in West London.
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In this dual-focused role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years qualifications, while also training, assessing, and monitoring Work-Based Learning (WBL) students and Apprentices within the workplace to ensure occupational competence.
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Key Responsibilities
/n Teach and deliver engaging sessions across Level 1 to Level 3 courses, including T Levels (Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching pathways).
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Assess WBL learners and Apprentices in the workplace against national standards.
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Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and track achievement across full study programmes.
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Maintain high standards of quality assurance in line with awarding body (NCFE) guidelines.
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Build and nurture strong working relationships with local Early Years employers.
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About You
/n We are looking for a dedicated professional with strong, recent industry experience in both Early Years Education and Care.
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Essential Requirements:
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Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant (a relevant Degree is highly desirable).
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Assessing Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1, or equivalent.
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Teaching Qualification: Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed).
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Experience: Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications within an FE or training provider setting, alongside recent practical workplace experience.
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What's on Offer?
/n Competitive salary scale with London Weighting included.
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Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
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Excellent professional development opportunities within a leading Further Education institution.
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Important Notice
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Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
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Because education matters.
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Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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