Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Early Years

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding colleague to join an established specialism in Early Years Education. You will be expected to contribute to PGVE Early Years programmes and Undergraduate Early Years Programmes across the Early Years Education Department, playing a significant role in the planning, teaching and assessment of modules. Candidates should be committed to student success and innovation in Learning, Teaching and Assessment. 

You will be working with an outstanding Department of Early Years Education, supporting 3 – 7 age Phase ITE. Edge Hill University is the only English University graded ‘Outstanding’ in all three initial teacher training phases. 

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Karen Boardman, Head of Early Years at Boardmak@edgehill.ac.uk. 

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. You will be enthusiastic, engaging and well-informed teaching abilities are essential for this post. Your ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels will ensure that you quickly establish yourself as a key member of our friendly and supportive team. 

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. 

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment. 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Free foreign language evening classes.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

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