Lecturer in Early Years

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistant to promote and provide an excellent learning experience that supports high achievement and progression for all students. As an ambitious and enthusiastic Lecturer, you will teach effectively across relevant Early Years and Teaching Assistant programmes, thoroughly plan and evaluate your teaching, and accurately assess and monitor student work.

You will also provide effective tutorial and pastoral support, contribute to curriculum development and the sharing of best practice, and work collaboratively as part of College and divisional teams. You will bring substantial experience of working in Early Years and within a school environment, together with experience of successfully teaching Early Years/Teaching Assistant programmes for adult learners. A strong knowledge of current issues within the Early Years curriculum, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and continuing professional development are essential.

The salary for this post is up to £40,665.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail hr.recruitment@burnley.ac.uk

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Monday 12 October 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistant to promote and provide an excellent learning experience that supports high achievement and progression for all students. As an ambitious and enthusiastic Lecturer, you will teach effectively across relevant Early Years and Teaching Assistant programmes, thoroughly plan and evaluate your teaching, and accurately assess and monitor student work.

You will also provide effective tutorial and pastoral support, contribute to curriculum development and the sharing of best practice, and work collaboratively as part of College and divisional teams. You will bring substantial experience of working in Early Years and within a school environment, together with experience of successfully teaching Early Years/Teaching Assistant programmes for adult learners. A strong knowledge of current issues within the Early Years curriculum, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and continuing professional development are essential.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.