Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years
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Job Description
Lecturer & Assessor – Early Years
Location: West London
Salary: £33,000 – £46,000 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer & Assessor to join a vibrant and supportive Further Education team in West London.
In this dual-focused role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years qualifications, while also training, assessing, and monitoring Work-Based Learning (WBL) students and Apprentices within the workplace to ensure occupational competence.
Key Responsibilities
Teach and deliver engaging sessions across Level 1 to Level 3 courses, including T Levels (Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching pathways).
Assess WBL learners and Apprentices in the workplace against national standards.
Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and track achievement across full study programmes.
Maintain high standards of quality assurance in line with awarding body (NCFE) guidelines.
Build and nurture strong working relationships with local Early Years employers.
About You
We are looking for a dedicated professional with strong, recent industry experience in both Early Years Education and Care.
Essential Requirements:
Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant (a relevant Degree is highly desirable).
Assessing Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1, or equivalent.
Teaching Qualification: Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed).
Experience: Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications within an FE or training provider setting, alongside recent practical workplace experience.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary scale with London Weighting included.
Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
Excellent professional development opportunities within a leading Further Education institution.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with London Weighting
- Generous pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Professional development opportunities
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Sasha Theobalds
Associate Recruitment Consultant
Pension
Generous pension scheme
Requirements
- Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or A1 equivalent
- Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DET, Cert Ed)
- Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications in FE or training provider
- Recent practical workplace experience in Early Years
- DBS check required
Benefits
- • Competitive salary with London Weighting
- • Generous pension scheme
- • Generous holiday entitlement
- • Professional development opportunities
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- Location: West London
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
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- Subject: Early Years