Module Lead

Ready to make a difference as a Module Lead? We’d love to hear from you.

Anna Freud is seeking a part-time Module Lead – MRes Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and families.

Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and families.

Our EDI commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to our recruitment practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applications anonymously against the criteria set out in the Job Profile.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme and staff-led Diversity Networks, which provide opportunities for learning, connection and impact.

What you’ll do

You will lead the delivery of core neuroscience teaching on the MRes Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, helping to provide a high-quality, internationally recognised learning experience.

You will:

• Lead and deliver neuroscience modules, including most lectures.
• Coordinate guest speakers and seminar leaders.
• Develop engaging teaching materials, reading lists and student exercises.
• Design and manage assessments, including coursework, marking criteria, marking and second marking.
• Attend the annual Exam Board.
• Contribute to coursework and dissertation marking.
• Review student feedback and support continuous programme improvement.
• Work closely with Programme Directors and the wider teaching team.

What you’ll bring

You will be an experienced psychology or neuroscience academic with a strong knowledge of developmental psychopathology and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching.

You will:

• Hold a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience.
• Have strong knowledge of neuroscientific methods, including EEG, MRI and fMRI.
• Understand the relationship between neural circuitry, affective processing and the development of mental health disorders.
• Have practical experience using neuroscientific methods in research or academic settings.
• Have experience teaching or tutoring in higher education, particularly in relation to mental health disorders.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and digital skills.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Key details

Hours: Part-time, 4 hours per week across one day. The post-holder must be available to teach on Wednesdays.

Location: Hybrid. Staff work onsite for at least 40% of their working hours at 4–8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

Next steps

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 4 August 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interview notification: Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Friday 7 August 2026.

Interviews: Week commencing 10 or 17 August 2026.

Applications are assessed anonymously against the Job Profile. Due to application volumes, we cannot provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply’ button above and complete the online application form. We cannot accept CVs or applications from agencies.

For enquiries or assistance applying, email recruitment@annafreud.org.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. Anna Freud does not hold a sponsor licence and cannot provide visa sponsorship.

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