Senior Lecturer in Education (Primary and Early Years)

Job description

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law is seeking to appoint a full time (1FTE) Senior Lecturer in Education (Primary and Early Years) (TSPP) to play a key role in the development and delivery of our initial teacher training (ITT) portfolio. In this post, you will be responsible for developing and leading post-graduate and undergraduate courses within the portfolio of ITT provision, primarily in early years and/or primary routes. The role is varied and interesting with a balance of teaching face to face and teaching online, and includes significant time spent in our partner schools observing trainee teachers, offering feedback and supporting them with their placement and practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to contribute to a growing, innovative portfolio of initial teacher training courses. You will work closely with academic colleagues, schools and colleges and other industry stakeholders to ensure that we provide up to date and relevant initial teacher education.

About you

We are seeking an individual with:

• A first Degree in Early Childhood Studies or Primary Education and/or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary Education/Early Years) or a related discipline.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.
• Significant experience of primary teaching across EYFS, and/or the 5 -11 age ranges of all ability levels as well as pupils with additional learning needs, using innovative and effective teaching methods and the ability to engage and inspire students.
• A track record of securing good pupil outcomes in the primary/early years phase
• Experience of mentoring and coaching trainees and/or early career teachers
• Some experience of leading or contributing to Ofsted inspections would be valuable.

If you are shortlisted your interview will take place on Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will take place on 3 November 2026.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

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What we offer you

• The University's Annual Leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. In addition to statutory Bank Holidays, you are entitled to 259 hours (35 days) paid annual leave during the course of the year.
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
  
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