Kingston College
Lecturer – Early Years
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Lecturer – Early Years
Lecturer in Early Years and Childcare (Part-Time, 0.8) – Kingston College
About the Post
- Contract Type: Permanent (Part-Time, 0.8)
- Funding Cycle: Post commences August 2026 (for 2026/27 Academic Year)
- Apply Immediately If Eligible: Yes, but applicants must confirm readiness by Closing Date (7th July 2026).
About the Role
Kingston College is seeking a dedicated Lecturer to teach across Level 1 to Degree level, with a primary focus on the T Level in Early Years and Childcare.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Designing and delivering engaging teaching sessions across practical, online, and work-based placements.
- Supporting learners’ employability, enterprise skills, and commercial awareness.
- Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety policies, placement protocols, and early years regulations.
- Combining teaching with personal tutoring, including support during placements and assessments in settings.
- Continuously updating assessment methods to inspire learners; this includes designing innovative assignments and placements tailored for T level exams (highly practical and project-based).
- Contributing to internal verification processes and external validation activities.
- Maintaining engaging lessons for diverse learners, with a proven ability to inspire passion for education in early years/school provision.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- Professional Background: Strong industry experience in Early Years, Childcare, or School Provision, including familiarity with SEN/Special Educational Needs (desirable).
- Subject Knowledge: Deep understanding of early years education, child development, and safeguarding.
- Qualifications:
- A relevant degree or recognised professional qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
- A teaching qualification (or a commitment to gain one).
- An assessor qualification (e.g., CAVA or TAQA).
- Teaching Skills: Experience in higher and further education settings, including:
- Adapting to learners’ needs.
- Assessing diverse abilities (theoretical and practical).
- Soft Skills: Ability to motivate, mentor, and empathise with learners.
- Organisational Skills: Managing admin, timetables, and compliance documentation efficiently.
- IT Proficiency: Full командeency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email tools.
Desirable (But Not Essential):
- Portfolio work demonstrating teaching innovation.
- Experience in ** tecnologia-infused learning**.
Salary & Benefits
Salary:
- Subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments for 2026/27 academic year.
Generous Benefits Package (Part-Time Support):
- 40 days annual leave + 8 extra days over Christmas/New Year + 5 Wellbeing days (excluding bank holidays).
- Superior pension scheme (available through Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Employer-subsidised gym/leisure clubs access.
- Professional development & training opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme for part-time staff incentives.
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Employment Conditions
- South Thames Colleges Group GCF: Confiance dans l’égalité des chances et la protection des personnes vulnérables.
- Enhancement Despair Work & Security Checks Required:
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- References and UK eligibility to work confirmation.”
- The group comprises Carshalton, Kingston, Merton, and South Thames Colleges.
Closing Date & Interviews
- Applications Due: 7th July 2026
- Interview Date: 10th July 2026
Why Join Us?
The South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest post-16 educational providers, dedicated to student progress across diverse backgrounds.
We seek a passionate, creative educator who aligns with our mission: "To inspire every student to progress and succeed."
South Thames Colleges Group commits to Equality & Diversity per the Public Sector Equality Duty (Equality Act 2010). Applications welcomed from all genders, race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or family status.
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