Lecturer in Education and Society

About the Job

0.6FTE/22.2 hours per week

Interview Date: W/C 12 January 2026 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the interdisciplinary courses that are within Education and Society. We are specifically looking for someone with an academic and practice background in Early Childhood and the Graduate Practitioner Competencies associated with this discipline. The post will involve contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and typically involve teaching face-to-face and online. Wider professional responsibilities will typically include working on Saturdays (generally for student recruitment), twilight teaching, engaging in partnership work with employers, research and enterprise development. The post requires the ability to involve and liaise with key stakeholders related to early childhood. 

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the University as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy. 

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About You 

The successful candidate will:

• Provide an outstanding and research-informed student learning experience
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the effective development, planning, delivery and assessment of learning
• Demonstrate thorough subject knowledge of early childhood education
• Integrate face-to-face and online teaching and learning
• Apply their relevant professional/industry experience to the student experience
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Adopt, adapt and use digital devices, applications and services to support the student experience
• Demonstrate a commitment to the University’s values of inclusivity, trust, sustainability and aspiration

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Relevant professional qualification 

Desirable;

• Master's degree in relevant subject
• Professional Recognition (HEA) Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale
• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion

Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology

The School of Education and Society, located within the Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology, is a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of courses including Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Initial Teacher Training and Social Work. It is a research-active community of educators that aims to inspire a reflexive and self-directed community of learners and researchers. Our mission is to challenge inequity and strive for transformational change across education and society. The team comprises of academics with a range of professional backgrounds and international experiences. Colleagues engage in research locally, nationally and internationally and have developed a solid reputation for research informed practice.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position.

Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

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