Early Years Course Leader Tutor, Part Time 18.5 hours

Early Years Course Leader (Tutor)
Part time, 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £13,787 - £17,474 per annum (£24,748 - £34,948 pro rata)
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team as an Early Years Course Leader. The role involves leading and delivering a variety of courses tailored to early childhood education, focusing on nurturing the development of children from infancy to early school years. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, by providing high-quality early childhood education.

You will have experience of course leadership or have relevant industry experience and knowledge in early childhood development theories and EYFS frameworks, including knowledge of relevant educational frameworks and regulations.

1. Providing high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and internal moderation across a range of Early Years courses.
2. A degree or equivalent qualification in Early Childhood Education or Primary Education related experience is highly preferred.
3. Experience in designing and implementing engaging and age-appropriate learning activities for young children is advantageous
4. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders are important aspects of the role.
5. The successful candidate will be committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that supports the holistic development of young children

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board please visit work-for-us/vacancies for the full job advert and job description, for more information please contact [email protected]

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 6thJune 2025 with interviews expected to be held week commencing 16th June 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.