Inspire Education Group (IEG)
Lecturer in Early Years
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Salary: £29,725 - £37,527 FTE (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 28 hours per week - Monday to Thursday
Contract: Permanent
Contract Type: All Year Round
Location: Peterborough
Closing Date: 8th October 2026
Inspire the next generation of Early Years professionals and help learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a difference in children's lives.
In this busy and exciting role you will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across a range of Early Years programmes, supporting students to achieve their full potential and progress successfully into employment or higher-level study. You will play a key role in shaping positive learning experiences, ensuring students remain motivated, challenged and supported throughout their journey.
Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking faculty, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and assessment of courses from Level 1 through to Level 4. You will utilise innovative teaching methods, provide meaningful feedback and embed English, maths and digital skills within learning to enhance student achievement.
You will also support curriculum development, quality assurance activities and employer engagement, helping to ensure programmes remain relevant, inspiring and responsive to industry needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise and passion for Early Years while making a lasting impact on future professionals entering the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching across Early Years programmes from Levels 1 to 4
- Assess learner work and provide constructive, timely feedback
- Set, monitor and review SMART targets to support student progress
- Deliver academic tutorials and personalised learner support
- Develop schemes of work, teaching resources and course materials
- Contribute to the design, review and development of curriculum programmes
- Undertake assessment, internal verification and quality assurance activities
- Support learners in securing and completing meaningful work experience placements
- Participate in student recruitment, open events and enrolment activities
- Embed English, maths and digital technologies into teaching and learning
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What we're looking for:
You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Early Years professional with recent industry experience and a passion for developing the next generation of practitioners. You will have a strong understanding of current sector practices and be able to inspire learners through engaging and innovative teaching.
Ideally, you will hold a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification, an assessor award and a relevant qualification at Level 3 or above within Early Years. You will be confident supporting learners with diverse needs, embedding English and maths within delivery and using technology effectively to enhance learning.
Most importantly, you will be committed to creating positive student experiences, raising aspirations and helping learners achieve outstanding outcomes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Join us and use your expertise to shape careers, unlock potential and make a real difference every day.
IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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- Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
Ready to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring students? Apply now!
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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