Lecturer - Early Years

Due to an increase in course demand, we are looking for an Early Years Lecturer to join our Early Years, Health & Care Provision.

The successful candidate will help to transform the lives of our learners by planning, teaching and assessing on the Early Years Level 2 qualification.

Bradford College staff are working together to transform lives. We are aiming to provide our students with an outstanding student experience.

This is a part-time role (0.5FTE) therefore the successful candidate would be expected to work 17.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• To teach courses specified by the Head of Department/Head of School or team leader.
• To produce and implement detailed weekly breakdowns / Schemes of Work and lesson planning.
• To take some course leadership responsibilities including student and course performance data and monitoring
• To be responsible to the Head of Department for student discipline, counselling and guidance during all assigned classes.
• To participate in Course Committee activities.
• To direct students actively towards safe industrial working practices where appropriate.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students or trainees.
• To participate in the maintenance and promotion of close links with employers.
• Provide individual learning plans and support for learners in line with the requirements of the course.
• Supervision and management of students on placements in conjunction with assessors and offsite visits and activities where appropriate.
• Act as academic and pastoral tutor to students.
• To implement and promote College regulations, policies and procedures.
• To undertake additional duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• Minimum of level 3 qualified in the subject area
• A relevant teaching qualification or working towards this qualification (consideration may be given to applicants who have significant industry experience/subject area qualifications who would be prepared to undertake this training while in post)
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of successful teaching/training and the evidence of performance /data to support it (e.g Lesson observations, retention, and achievement data)
• Experience in high-quality, reflective teaching within an FE environment
• Experience in the effective design and delivery of high-quality inclusive teaching and learning activities
• Up-to-date knowledge of content and methods of teaching and /or supporting learning including the value and use of learning technologies
• A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of a relevant subject area.
• Experience in improving the learning environment, teaching and/or assessment and feedback methods
• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

•  Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.