John Ruskin College
EARLY YEARS LECTURER
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Early Years Lecturer
Job Type
Teaching
Job Category
Business & Professional Studies
Employment Basis
Established (salaried)
Location
East Surrey College - Redhill
Salary Range
Full Time Equivalent: £29,373 – £41,718, Actual salary (0.6 FTE): £17,623 – £25,030 (dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience)
Closing Date
30/09/2026
Documents
- Introduction from the Principal.pdf (PDF, 156.25kb)
- OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
- Early Years Lecturer JDPS.pdf (PDF, 848.5kb)
Contract Type: Established, salaried position at 0.6 FTE
Are you passionate about Early Years education and ready to inspire the next generation of practitioners? Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to bring learning to life? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an Early Years Lecturer to join our friendly and supportive team. You will play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality teaching, supporting learners to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence as they progress towards their future careers.
Are you thinking about a career in teaching? We welcome applications from experienced industry professionals. If you have relevant industry experience but do not yet hold a teaching qualification, we can support you to gain one whilst you work with us.
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The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Relevant degree or equivalent industrial or professional qualification
- Teaching qualification or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of current developments in the FE/Adult curriculum
- Understanding of challenges in teaching and learning in FE
If this sounds like you and you’re looking to join a forward-thinking, friendly and welcoming team, working in a varied and engaging role, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking, and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.
Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken, and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organizations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
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