Lecturer in Early Years
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The Vacancy
Lecturer in Early Years
Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Early Years to join our team.
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum (Academic Pay Grade 4 – 13) (dependant on skills, qualifications, and experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Close Date: Tuesday 24th June 2026
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust, and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Lecturer in Early Years – The Role:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education? Do you thrive on inspiring the next generation of educators? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as an Early Years Lecturer at Wiltshire College & University Centre.
As a Lecturer in Early Years, you will play a key role in developing and inspiring students studying early childhood education at levels 1-3. You will have the opportunity to deliver engaging lectures, facilitate practical learning experiences, and mentor students on placement visits. Your work will have a lasting impact on the next generation of early years professionals, helping them to become well-rounded, confident, and capable educators.
Lecturer in Early Years – Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional teaching and assessment across our Early Years programmes.
- Develop and implement engaging schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment strategies.
- Support the holistic development of students by addressing their pastoral needs and contributing to enrichment activities.
- Ensure that teaching resources and practices are aligned with best practice and drive student success.
- Teach on a range of programmes, including Higher Education courses and Health T Levels.
Lecturer in Early Years – You:
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a relevant degree in Early Years or a related field.
- Have proven experience teaching BTEC, A-Level, or Higher Education Early Years qualifications.
- A strong track record of driving student success and progression.
- A teaching qualification (or a willingness to work towards one).
- A dynamic and engaging teaching style that motivates and inspires students.
Above all, we value your enthusiasm for education, your ability to engage and motivate students, and your commitment to making a positive impact on their learning journey.
If you’re ready to inspire, challenge, and support students to achieve their full potential in early childhood education, we would love to hear from you.
Lecturer in Early Years – Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking
Lecturer in Early Years - Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’ This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Early Years opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
Applications for this role close on the 24th June 2025.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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The Company
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
Testimonials
- Lily Raynor-Blundell
- Head of Faculty - Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport
Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.
- Tiffany Maxwell
- Executive Assistant
As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.
- Arvil Pogson-Davis
- Health & Safety Manager
My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.
The Benefits
Flexible Working
Pension Scheme
Training & Development
Shopping Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym
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