Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group

Teacher of Early Years [WC6639]

Pro rata of £26,716 - £41,659 per annum (i.e. £18,701.20 - £29,161.30)

25.9 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to £6,000. For full details and eligibility criteria please see Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (#removed#)

Are you an experienced and passionate early years professional looking to inspire the next generation of Early Years Practitioners or nursery assistants? Come and join our team of dedicated Early Years Teachers!

Worthing College is seeking a Teacher in these essential fields to join our fantastic faculty and help shape our students’ future careers in a key sector.

As a Teacher of Early Years, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to our engaged students. Your expertise and enthusiasm will ignite their passion for the Early Years sector, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this essential and important industry.

Our Teacher of Early Years will have relevant industry or subject experience and hold a relevant level 3 qualification in a related subject.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

Set in a fantastic 18-acre parkland campus, Worthing College provides a friendly and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Closing date: 9th June 2025Interview date: 18th June 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.