Senior Lecturer in Primary & Childhood Education (Physical Education)

Fixed-term maternity cover role
Interview date: 26th May
Secondment opportunities welcomed

About the Role

As a Senior Lecturer in Primary and Childhood Education (Physical Education), you will contribute significantly to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate Physical Education curriculum. You will hold Qualified Teacher Status and bring substantial experience in curriculum design and delivery within Physical Education, with opportunities to contribute to university-based Initial Teacher Education, including provision at Level 7.

You will support high-quality teaching, supervision, and assessment, enhancing the student experience and promoting excellent graduate outcomes. You will also contribute to the research activity of one of the Faculty’s Research Units and meet the requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework. There will also be opportunities to engage with Faculty research centres and supervise postgraduate students where appropriate.

The role provides scope to contribute to wider Faculty activity, including partnership working, knowledge exchange, and continuing professional development aligned to Faculty strategic priorities.

Please note that, as part of the University’s commitment to redeployment, this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Helen O’Keeffe, Executive Dean, okeeffeh@edgehill.ac.uk or Prof Andy Smith, Deputy Dean, smithand@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

You will be an enthusiastic, collaborative and skilled professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience within Physical Education.

You will have experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and a proven ability to design and deliver inclusive, high-quality curricula. Your expertise and professional practice will demonstrate your commitment to student success.

Ideally, you will bring experience in areas such as mental health and wellbeing, workforce development, special educational needs and inclusion, or trauma-informed practice. Experience of postgraduate supervision and a developing or established research profile would be advantageous, along with engagement in research, knowledge exchange, or professional development activity.

Additional Information

This role requires an enhanced Child Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will form part of the conditions of employment.

At Edge Hill University, we value the benefits a diverse workforce brings and welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• 48 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and closure days) pro rata
• Relocation and visa support (subject to eligibility)
• CPD and structured career progression pathways
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, financial and wellbeing support)
• 28.68% employer pension contribution (Teacher’s Pension Scheme)
• Discounted sports and leisure facilities
• On-campus working environment
• Staff discount scheme across retail, travel, dining and more

About Us

At Edge Hill University, we believe in the life-changing power of education. Since 1885, we have been opening access to knowledge and creating opportunities for individuals and communities. Our impact extends beyond our students to our staff, partners, and local communities.

“A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education

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