About this role
West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
1 FTE* - Permanent
Commencing September 2026
Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
*Full or part time applications considered, please detail your availability within your application
We are seeking a Lecturer in Health and Early Childhood Development to join our outstanding team, teaching and assessing across a range of programmes from Level 1 to Level 3 qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support students studying subjects related to Health and Early Childhood Development, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for progression into higher education and employment within these sectors.
The successful candidate will have established experience within the Health and/or Early Childhood sector and will work closely with our curriculum team to support students in achieving their academic objectives and reaching their full potential. Teaching responsibilities will include delivering engaging lessons and assessing students through a variety of coursework and exam-based units, while encouraging them to become positive, well-rounded individuals ready to succeed in their chosen careers.
Previous experience as a teacher or lecturer, with a background in teaching Health and Early Childhood Development subjects, would be advantageous. Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area and possess appropriate vocational experience. However, we also welcome applications from passionate industry professionals with relevant sector expertise who are willing to work towards a teaching qualification.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
Family friendly policies and flexible working
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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