Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Education

Lecturer - £46,312 to £53,020

Senior Lecturer - £54,454 to £60,734

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**

* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations. 

The School

The School of Human and Social Sciences is a multidisciplinary school that empowers and equips students to shape a sustainable, just and healthy society. The School has recently expanded its disciplinary coverage and now delivers a portfolio of education, research and enterprise activity across psychology, sports and exercise sciences, criminology, education & early years, forensic science, nutritional therapy, and politics & international relations. The University is committed to the continued growth of the School of Human and Social Sciences with recent investments in portfolio developments, new equipment and staff.

The Role  To support our exciting development and growth aspirations for education, we are looking to strengthen our academic team through the appointment of candidates with suitable qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals to contribute to our current courses, BA (Hons) Education Studies and BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, working within an innovative and supportive team at the University of West London. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with a strong background in early years/primary school settings to contribute to research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and external engagement, as well as student support and course and curriculum development and delivery.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in early years settings, with a strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and inclusive practice 
• Expertise in SEND (ideally a SENDCo Lead), with the ability to embed inclusive approaches in teaching and curriculum design
• The capacity and enthusiasm to support innovation, teamwork, and student engagement
• A commitment to research and practice-informed teaching and reflective practice, contributing to curriculum development and enhancement across our course, including the development of new course
• Enthusiasm for teaching, planning, and personal tutoring, ensuring an excellent student experience

The Person

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner with a strong background in early years/primary school settings. Candidates should have experience of, or expertise in, SEND. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver taught modules, supervise UG dissertations and strengthen our research, knowledge exchange and enterprise profile through securing funding for and delivering projects, and disseminating findings through presentations and publications. The precise mix of duties and objectives will be determined on an individual basis in line with the needs of the school.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’. Further information about the application process can be found here: jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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