Sessional Lecturer – Early Years

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Here at Kingston College, we are seeking a Sessional Lecturer to join our Early Years section and assess and monitor learners studying Level 1 through to T-Level including Foundation Degree and Childhood Studies with SEN.

The courses are predominantly coursework based, therefore we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging coursework assignments that inspire learners. You will lead the development of programmes within the section and act as the main point of contact for employers and students, providing feedback on progress as required.

We’d like our Sessional Lecturer to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in Early Years and/or Education, have excellent teaching skills and experience of teaching on Higher Education courses. You’ll have the ability to support, motivate and empathise with young learners, including monitoring their progress, and have an awareness of academic quality standards.

It goes without saying that you’ll have experience of working in the industry, specifically in Early Years or SEN.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd July 2024.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve