Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Primary and Early Years

Salary

Grade 8. £39,906 - £44,746 per annum.

Grade 9. £46,049 - £51,753 per annum.

Number of positions: 2

About the role

As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Primary/Early Years), you will make a significant contribution to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. You will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have substantial experience of curriculum design, teaching and assessment within primary and/or early years education. Ideally, you will also have experience of university-based Initial Teacher Education, particularly at Level 7.

You will contribute to research and knowledge exchange activities within one of our Research Units and support the University’s ambitions for the next Research Excellence Framework exercise. Where appropriate, you may also contribute to Faculty research centres and supervise postgraduate students.

As part of the University’s commitment to redeployment, this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage if a suitable redeployee is identified.

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

For informal enquiries, please contact Michelle Pearson, Head of School of ITE, at pearsonm@edgehill.ac.uk.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic, highly skilled and supportive professional with excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to providing an outstanding experience for students, colleagues and external partners.

You will bring substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level, together with relevant qualifications and specialist knowledge of primary and/or early years education. You will have experience of delivering high-quality learning and teaching that supports positive student outcomes. Experience of supervising postgraduate students to successful completion would be desirable.

You will ideally have a developing research profile and experience of research, knowledge exchange, externally funded projects or continuing professional development. You will be able to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the continued development of Initial Teacher Education.

Rewards & benefits

• A minimum of 48 days’ annual leave per annum, pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days.
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies, subject to eligibility.
• Access to CPD opportunities and defined career progression pathways.
• Employee assistance programme, including confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.68%.
• Discounted membership of our onsite sport and leisure facilities.
• Beautiful, award-winning campus environment.
• Staff benefits scheme offering discounts across shopping, cinema, dining and more.

About us

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been creating life-changing opportunities through education, research and knowledge. Our impact extends across our students, staff, alumni and the communities we serve.

Join us and become part of a university committed to inspiring minds, changing futures and making a positive difference.

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