Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years
Dovetail & Slate · West London · posted 28 days ago
UK median £37,593
Occupation
2315Nursery education teaching professionals
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£33,000 to £46,000stated · above the range ONS published
- UK median£37,593
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £29,040 |
| 50th | £37,593 |
| UK median | £37,593 |
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Lecturer & Assessor - Early Years Location: West London
Salary: £33,000 - £46,000 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer & Assessor to join a vibrant and supportive Further Education team in West London.
In this dual-focused role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years qualifications, while also training, assessing, and monitoring Work-Based Learning (WBL) students and Apprentices within the workplace to ensure occupational competence.
Key Responsibilities Teach and deliver engaging sessions across Level 1 to Level 3 courses, including T Levels (Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching pathways).
Assess WBL learners and Apprentices in the workplace against national standards.
Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and track achievement across full study programmes.
Maintain high standards of quality assurance in line with awarding body (NCFE) guidelines.
Build and nurture strong working relationships with local Early Years employers.
About You We are looking for a dedicated professional with strong, recent industry experience in both Early Years Education and Care.
Essential Requirements:
Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 NVQ/VRQ in Early Years or Teaching Assistant (a relevant Degree is highly desirable).
Assessing Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1, or equivalent.
Teaching Qualification: Level 5 FE-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed).
Experience: Proven experience teaching and assessing Early Years qualifications within an FE or training provider setting, alongside recent practical workplace experience.
What's on Offer? Competitive salary scale with London Weighting included.
Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
Excellent professional development opportunities within a leading Further Education institution.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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