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Early Years Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: 00003
FE & HE £29,000 - £41,000 FTE (£17,000 - £25,000 actual for 0.6 FTE) permanent 22.2 hours/week mid Level 17 August 2026
Surrey, England

Education Details

Early Years Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 2Level 3Foundation Degree
Also teaches: Professional StudiesChildcare

Job Description

Early Years Lecturer

  • Job Type: Teaching

  • Job Category: Early Years / Professional Studies

  • Employment Basis: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent / Salaried

  • Location: Surrey

  • Salary: £29,000 – £41,000 FTE (£17,000 – £25,000 actual, dependent on experience and qualifications)

  • Closing Date: 31/08/2026 (Rolling shortlisting; early applications advised)

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 seeking an Early Years Lecturer to join a friendly, supportive Further Education 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.

Key Requirements:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent industrial/professional qualification in Early Years or a related field

  • Recognised teaching qualification

  • Up-to-date knowledge of current developments in the FE/Adult curriculum

  • Strong understanding of challenges in teaching and learning within Further Education

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Choice of two excellent pension schemes & life assurance

  • Free on-site parking & fully equipped gym access

  • Discounted on-site spa and salon treatments

Additional Information:

  • Safeguarding: This role requires an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and qualification verification prior to appointment.

  • Right to Work: Applicants must have existing eligibility to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Choice of two excellent pension schemes
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site parking
  • Fully equipped gym access
  • Discounted on-site spa and salon treatments

Important Notice 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. 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. 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Sasha Theobalds

Sasha Theobalds

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Choice of two excellent pension schemes & life assurance

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or equivalent industrial/professional qualification in Early Years or related field
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current developments in FE/Adult curriculum
  • Strong understanding of challenges in teaching and learning within Further Education

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Choice of two excellent pension schemes
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site parking
  • Fully equipped gym access

Skills & Qualifications

Early Years educationFE teachingAdult educationCurriculum developmentLearner support