Lecturer in Early Years

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a part-time Lecturer in Early Years education, child development and assisting teaching, to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment, to ensure successful learner outcomes and maximise potential for all.

Please note, this vacancy is a 0.5 contract, working 18.5 hours per week

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Lecturers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will have a degree in Early Years education and care / primary education or a related subject, and a recognised teaching qualification. Relevant, up to date industry experience is also essential.

In addition, applicants should possess excellent teamwork and organisational skills with an ‘excellence’ mind set and ideally be an experienced FE lecturer. Experience teaching and assessing on T Level programmes would also be beneficial for this role.

The college welcomes applications from skilled professionals and industry experts who would like to consider a teaching career and share their skills with the next generation. You don’t always need a degree or teaching qualification to get started. There are opportunities to complete your teacher training on the job. Please visit the government website at Teach in FE for further details on their Teach in Further Education campaign.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.

This post closes on 14th June 2026; interview date to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.