Job Description

Itchen Sixth Form College has the following vacancy:

Skills Bootcamps Early years Tutor

Itchen College is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Early Years Tutor to join our successful Skills Bootcamps team. This is an exciting opportunity to support adults into meaningful careers in nurseries, pre-schools, and early years settings across Hampshire.

In this impactful role, you will design and deliver engaging, practical training that reflects current sector priorities--including child development, play-based learning, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. You will guide learners through content aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage, equipping them with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed as Nursery Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, or Early Years Educators.

Working in close partnership with local early years providers, Job Centres, and community organisations, you will recruit and support adult learners from a range of backgrounds--ensuring each participant has a clear and supported route into employment.

We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in Early Years education and a genuine passion for helping adults thrive in this rewarding field. You should have experience delivering training or support in an early years or adult education setting and be confident in adapting your approach to meet diverse learning needs.

You will ideally hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTTLS) or be willing to work towards it, and be well-versed in the core principles of early childhood education, including safeguarding, child development, and learning through play.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is organised, committed, and enthusiastic--able to inspire learners and maintain high standards of teaching and learner progression.

The successful applicant must be prepared to travel across Hampshire; travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026 (possibility of extension subject to funding)

Hours:

37hrs p/w, 52wks p/a

Salary

: SCP 19- 36,564

Closing date:

Friday 12th December 2025

Interview date:

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Start date:

Jan 2026

Applications may close early depending on response to advert.

TO APPLY

- please complete an Itchen College support staff application form available on the vacancies page at Itchen College as soon as possible. A full job description and person is also available from the vacancies page.

Itchen Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to 36,564.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO19 7TB