Blackpool & The Fylde College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Lecturer in Early Years and Education to join our dynamic team based at our Bispham campus. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, we will offer a competitive salaryof up to £32,263 - £37,415 per annum.
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Lecturer in Early Years and Education. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and shape the future of students entering the Early Years and Primary Education sectors by delivering engaging, high-quality instruction across both practical and theoretical aspects of the field.
We are particularly interested in applicants who bring practical experience within Early Years and/or Primary Education, as this will enrich the learning experience for our students.
Key Responsibilities of ourLecturer in Early Years and Education:
As a vital member of the Education team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in Early Years and Education.
- Assisting with curriculum design, development, and ongoing quality improvement within the department.
- Supporting student recruitment through interviews, Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG), Open Days, and curriculum-focused events.
- Monitoring and supporting student progress, retention, achievement, and progression using effective tracking systems.
- Applying up-to-date knowledge of Early Years and Primary Education practice, using innovative digital and in-person teaching approaches.
- Using B&FC systems such as the VLE, progress-tracking software, and internal verification processes to support learner success.
- Contributing to the wider academic community through research, scholarship, and professional practice.
Why Join Us?
By joining B&FC, you will play a crucial role in preparing confident, capable practitioners for Early Years and Primary Education settings, while continuing to grow and develop professionally. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences.
Rewards and Benefits:
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
- Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Closing date: 13th April 2026
If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer in Early Years and Education role, then please click ‘apply’ today!
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
