Do you have a passion for Early Years and want to inspire the next generation? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Early Years to join our Early Years curriculum team on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover.
Whether you are an experienced lecturer looking for your next opportunity or a childcare professional seeking to share your industry knowledge and expertise, we would love to hear from you.
You will play a key role in inspiring and supporting learners as they develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed for successful careers in the Early Years sector. Working collaboratively with the curriculum team, you will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across a range of Early Years programmes and qualification levels, assess learner progress and provide effective academic and pastoral support to help every learner achieve their full potential.
With a strong understanding of current Early Years frameworks, safeguarding responsibilities and sector best practice, you will help prepare learners for employment or further study while contributing to curriculum development and maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and a commitment to delivering an outstanding learning experience. Above all, you will be passionate about supporting learners and equipping them with the skills and confidence to make a positive difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing.

The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our NKC Dartford College.
The contract: Fixed-term contract of up to 1 year to cover maternity leave.
Your hours: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (0.6 FTE).
Your pay: £22,829.40 to £27,267 per annum pro-rata (£38,049 to £45,445 per annum full time equivalent, dependent on qualifications and experience).

The Group:
North Kent Colleges Group (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four colleges across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC Group:
• 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
• CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent Colleges Group staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday, 04th November 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place Thursday, 12th November 2026.
North Kent Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.