Teacher - Early Years (Maternity Cover)

• Are you looking for an opportunity to inspire the next generation of Early Years professionals?
• Do you want to lead and shape a vibrant Level 2 course within a supportive Further Education team?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated team for a maternity cover position, teaching Level 2 students from August 2026 to February 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners, working within a welcoming and collaborative Further Education environment. You will play a pivotal role in course leading, teaching, and possibly assessing, depending on your experience.

This exciting role will include:

• Leading and delivering engaging lessons for Level 2 Early Years students
• Providing pastoral support and guidance to learners throughout their studies
• Course leading and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
• (If applicable) Assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience teaching Level 2 Early Years courses within a Further Education setting
• A teaching and assessing qualification (or willingness to gain one)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience.  We are able to offer teacher development & qualifications to enable teaching success. 

• Closing date:  31st May 2026
• Interview Date: W/C 8th June - TBC

College location: Based at our Lewes Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £30,000 - £42,000 FTE

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours:   Part Time – 36.5 Hours – Fixed Term Contract until Feb 2027. (Maternity Cover.)

Start date August 2026.

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.  

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

 

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@escg.ac.uk and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.