Lecturer in Childcare

Application Deadline: 17 November 2025

Department: Health, Creative Industries, Digital & Protective Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £33,000 - £41,108 / year

Description

🧑‍🏫 Lecturer in Childcare
📍 Hugh Baird College, Bootle
💼 Part-Time |  Proportional (12 hours per week)
💷 £33,000 – £41,108 per annum Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) salary is pro rata according to hours and weeks worked
📅 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE
🧑‍🏫 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
 🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits  Join an Outstanding Team 

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

 Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Lecturer in Child Care who is able to contribute to creating an environment that exceeds the expectations of our students, parents and employers.

You will teach on our Child Care programmes from Level 1 to level 3 and be an individual committed to excellence in the classroom. You will hold a Qualification in Child Care/Early Years, a teaching qualification and have a track record of successful teaching on child care programmes up to Level 3, experience with T-levels is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a dynamic and innovative college. If you have a passion for teaching and the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students enrolled on Child Care programmes from Level 1- Level 3
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons while coordinating registrations and claims for courses.
• Implement effective feedback and assessment systems, adapting teaching methods to ensure student progress.
• Maintain a professional learning environment, supporting student behaviour management according to College policies
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and development, continuously enhancing your teaching expertise.
• Deliver inspiring lessons that motivate learners, creating high-quality resources and schemes of learning aligned with college standards.
• Develop assessments and provide constructive feedback that addresses misconceptions and fosters skill development.
• Facilitate practical activities, workshops, and work placements as needed.
• Use the college’s virtual learning environment to encourage independent learning.
• Actively support students’ welfare by addressing attendance concerns and providing pastoral care.

Essential Criteria

• Possess a minimum of a relevant Level 3 or higher subject specific qualification (Childcare/Early Years)
• Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels including up to level 3
• Detailed knowledge of relevant course subject matter and examination and assessment requirements
• Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures
• Experience of developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning. 
• Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback

 Please see the person specification for the full criteria 

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College? 
 When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you: 
   Generous holiday allowance Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.   Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.   Medicash Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
 
 Pension Scheme You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.   Professional Development We are committed to providing con