Kingston College
Lecturer – Early Years
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Lecturer - Early Years and Childcare
Permanent, Part Time ( hours per week)
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About the Role
At Kingston College, we are seeking a Lecturer to teach across a range of levels from Level 1 through to Degree level, with a focus on the T Level in Early Years and Childcare. You will be responsible for the effective delivery and assessment of learners through practical sessions, online learning, and work-based placements, while also supporting the development of their commercial awareness, employability, and enterprise skills. You will ensure that all health and safety policies and placement requirements are adhered to at all times.
This role combines teaching with personal tutoring across a range of programmes and will also include assessments in settings. T Levels are predominantly exam-based, and therefore we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging assignments with practical work placements that inspire learners. You will also contribute to internal verification processes and participate in external verification activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach across a range of levels from Level 1 through to Degree level, with a focus on the T Level in Early Years and Childcare.
- Ensure effective delivery and assessment of learners through practical sessions, online learning, and work-based placements.
- Support the development of learners' commercial awareness, employability, and enterprise skills.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and placement requirements.
- Combine teaching with personal tutoring across a range of programmes.
- Design engaging assignments with practical work placements.
- Contribute to internal verification processes and participate in external verification activities.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
- Industry background in Early Years and School Provisions (SEN experience is desirable).
- Relevant degree or professional qualification.
- Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
- Assessor qualification such as CAVA or TAQA.
- Awareness of academic quality standards.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent teaching skills and experience of delivering on higher education programmes.
- Ability to support, motivate, and empathise with learners.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Good general IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 40 days.
- Up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
- An additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health.
- Bank Holiday entitlement.
- Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution.
- Subsidised sports facilities.
- Professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- Benefits package will be pro-rated for part-time staff.
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About South Thames Colleges Group
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Due Diligence
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Our Mission
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Join Our Team
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd September 2026.
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