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Lecturer -Early Years, Supported Learning & Professional Development (Maternity Cover)

Job details
Posting date: 18 February 2026
Salary: £41,833 to £50,359 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 20 March 2026
Location: Thurso, KW14 7AN
Remote working: On-site only
Company: HIJOBS
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 393588

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Summary

Position: We are seeking a Lecturer Early Years, Supported Learning and Professional Development (Maternity Cover) to be based at our Thurso campus. This role spans further and higher education provision and is currently structured across the following areas:

Pathways to College and Employment and Pathways to Health, Education and Social Care

These access-level programmes are designed for learners who have experienced barriers to engagement in mainstream education. The focus is on building confidence, resilience and independence through project-based learning, Core Skills development and employability-focused activities. The programmes support progression to further study, training or employment.

Skills for Work (SfW) Early Education and Childcare

This Senior Phase course covers four units over the academic year, providing learners with a foundational understanding of the Early Years sector.

BA Child and Youth Studies – Recognising and Challenging Disadvantage and Discrimination

As Co-Tutor on this undergraduate module, you will support students undertaking self-directed study and facilitate academic engagement through online discussion boards.

Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for the delivery of learning, teaching and assessment within their subject areas of expertise and related fields of study. They will embrace the nationally agreed professional standards for lecturers to ensure an excellent student experience with sustained student engagement to ensure high learner satisfaction and successful student outcomes.

Lecturers report to the curriculum manager and will support curriculum development, provide specialist advice and proactively contribute to subject area review and evaluation.

Lecturers will work together as a cohesive and collaborative team within their subject areas and across both faculties within UHI North, West and Hebrides, and across the UHI partnership. The lecturer is key in ensuring a holistic approach in supporting every student to succeed jointly with professional service staff.

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