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Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years

Dovetail Ref: BBBH188080
FE & HE £33,000 - £46,000 per annum permanent mid Level 14 August 2026
West London, England

Education Details

Early Years Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 1Level 2Level 3T Level
Also teaches: ChildcareTeaching Assistant

Job Description

Lecturer & Assessor – Early Years
Location: West London

Salary: £33,000 – £46,000 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer & Assessor to join a vibrant and supportive Further Education team in West London.

In this dual-focused role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years qualifications, while also training, assessing, and monitoring Work-Based Learning (WBL) students and Apprentices within the workplace to ensure occupational competence.

Key Responsibilities
Teach and deliver engaging sessions across Level 1 to Level 3 courses, including T Levels (Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching pathways).

Assess WBL learners and Apprentices in the workplace against national standards.

Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and track achievement across full study programmes.

Maintain high standards of quality assurance in line with awarding body (NCFE) guidelines.

Build and nurture strong working relationships with local Early Years employers.

About You
We are looking for a dedicated professional with strong, recent industry experience in both Early Years Education and Care.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant (a relevant Degree is highly desirable).

Assessing Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1, or equivalent.

Teaching Qualification: Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed).

Experience: Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications within an FE or training provider setting, alongside recent practical workplace experience.

What's on Offer?
Competitive salary scale with London Weighting included.

Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Excellent professional development opportunities within a leading Further Education institution.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with London Weighting
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Professional development opportunities

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Sasha Theobalds

Sasha Theobalds

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Generous pension scheme

Requirements

  • Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or A1 equivalent
  • Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DET, Cert Ed)
  • Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications in FE or training provider
  • Recent practical workplace experience in Early Years
  • DBS check required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with London Weighting
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Professional development opportunities

Skills & Qualifications

Early Years teachingWorkplace assessmentT Level deliveryWork-Based LearningApprenticeship trainingNCFE quality assuranceStudent progress monitoringEmployer relationship management