Education

Early Years Lecturer

Salary:
Up to £35 per hour
Job Ref:
JN -022026-221855_1792138958
Location:
London
Date Posted:
16th October 2026
Job Type:
Temporary

Early Years Lecturer

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with a leading Further Education provider to recruit an experienced Early Years Lecturer for an exciting opportunity in Reading.

  • Pay: Up to £35 per hour (Negotiable)
  • Contract Type: Temporary
  • Location: RG1 4HJ
  • Start Date: Immediately

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Early Years Lecturer to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and support learners studying Early Years and Childcare qualifications. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and the childcare sector, helping learners develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional understanding required to progress into careers within early years education and childcare.

If you are an experienced Early Years Lecturer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send over your most up-to-date CV for consideration.

Know someone else who is looking for a new opportunity? Please feel free to share this advert with them and ask them to send over their most up-to-date CV.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Early Years and Childcare programmes and qualifications.
  • Prepare schemes of learning, lesson plans and teaching resources in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
  • Deliver high-quality teaching that develops learners' understanding of child development, early years practice and childcare principles.
  • Teach relevant topics, including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and supporting children's learning and development.
  • Assess learner progress, mark assignments and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
  • Monitor attendance, progress and performance, maintaining accurate learner records.
  • Support learners with their personal development and progression into further study or employment within the early years sector.
  • Create an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment that meets the needs of learners with different abilities and backgrounds.
  • Ensure teaching, assessment and record-keeping comply with relevant quality standards, safeguarding requirements and college policies.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience teaching or lecturing in Early Years, Childcare or a related subject.
  • Strong subject knowledge and an understanding of current early years education and childcare practices.
  • The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum and awarding body requirements.
  • Experience assessing learner work, monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback.
  • Knowledge of child development, safeguarding and the principles of effective early years practice.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
  • A commitment to learner achievement, development and progression.
  • A relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification and an appropriate teaching qualification, where required.
  • An understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion within an educational setting.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Early Years Lecturer available to start immediately and interested in this temporary opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

For further information, please contact:

Nishant Choudhary
07488 885366

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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