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Lecturer in Care and Early Years - Maternity Cover

Job details
Posting date: 04 December 2025
Salary: £15,962 to £20,320 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 01 January 2026
Location: West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH
Company: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Job type: Contract
Job reference: ORG5866-KM1455686WakLICAEYMC

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Summary

Lecturer in Care & Early Years – Maternity Cover

Ref: 137951

Salary: £31,925 to £40,640 pro rata

£15,962 to £20,320 actual salary

Hours: 18.5 hours per week


Location: Wakefield College

Please note, this role is for Maternity Cover and will be fixed term until approximately December 2026/January 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Care & Early Years Lecturer to join our team, where you will provide outstanding teaching to ensure that all our learners succeed and achieve their highest potential.

We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can promote a culture of excellent behaviour, motivation and high learner performance through excellent standards of teaching and learning. In addition, you should be an excellent team player and have a passion for supporting students to succeed.

You will have:


GCSE in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
PGCE or recognised full teaching qualification (or working towards)
Degree in Childcare/Early Years or other related discipline
Experience of working in the Early Years sector
Experience of teaching Childcare/Early Years or similar level 1-3 qualifications



If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits include:

- Generous Annual Leave (30 days pro rata + bank holidays + College closure days)

- Personal and Professional Development opportunities

- Discounted Metro Card Scheme

- Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme

- Reduced price personal gym membership

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Access to a wide range of high street discounts

- Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Interview date: 13th January 2026

See what we have to offer and come and join our experienced and supportive team.

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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