Lecturer in Early Years
North Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PW21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £22,829.40 to £27,267 per annum pro-rata (£38,049 to £45,445 per annum full time equivalent, dependent on qualifications and experience).
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have a passion for early years and want to inspire the next generation? Whether you’re already working in education and looking for your next role, or if you’re working in industry and looking to change your career path, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join our health and early years curriculum team.
Sharing your knowledge to unlock potential whilst guiding our learners through their studies, you’ll work as part of the curriculum team to create and deliver lessons across a range of qualification levels, inspiring achievement and the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will be a team player, an excellent communicator, and able to maintain a proactive approach to managing deadlines, whilst retaining a high standard of delivery.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Early Years to deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Early Years programmes. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of childcare professionals by equipping learners with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and provide effective academic and pastoral support to help learners achieve their full potential. With a strong understanding of current Early Years frameworks, safeguarding responsibilities, and sector best practice, you will play a key role in preparing learners for successful careers or further study while contributing to curriculum development and maintaining outstanding standards of teaching and learning.
What the college offers its staff
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC Group:
- 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
- Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
- Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
- CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About North Kent College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- North Kent College website
- Email address
- HR@northkent.ac.uk
North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and over 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Arranging a visit to North Kent College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@northkent.ac.uk.
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