The Early Years Department is expanding and is looking for a new part-time member to join our team. The post will include varied teaching across the area, including teaching on the NCFE T-level in Supporting in Teaching Assistant, and other new adult provision, planned to start in 2027. As such, we are looking for a flexible and determined person who is willing to face the challenge of teaching young people and adults returning to education. The team you will be joining is well established and quite diverse. This post is part of a plan to expand the area to meet the needs of the local community and the national need to have qualified early practitioners.
You should have the following:
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Level 3 Qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent)
- Level 2 minimum in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above or equivalent).
- Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or willingness to work towards one (training support available)
- Significant and recent work experience in Early Years/Childcare
Applicants will be required to hold a full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above or be willing to work towards obtaining one. If you do not hold a suitable teaching qualification, the College will support you to obtain this as part of our investment in your professional development
Higher level qualifications in Education or Early Years would be a distinct advantage. While experience of teaching in further education with a teaching qualification is also an advantage, we welcome applications from those still currently in practice in Early Years and looking to make a change into teaching the subject.
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: 10 September 2026
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact
[email protected]. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
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Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) membership with generous employer contributions
- 44 days' annual leave pro rata per annum, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year
- A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
