Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

Grade 7a/8 Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389 / £48,822 - £58,225 (Incremental Progression)  

Part Time (0.5 FTE) Indefinite

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy at Keele University and contribute to the delivery of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy education. 

The role is open to Speech and Language Therapists, with experience of teaching pre-registration students in a clinical or higher education environment. You will work with experienced academic and professional service colleagues to develop and facilitate learners’ knowledge, skills and professional attributes. 

You will be currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist and a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. You will bring subject and practice expertise in contemporary speech and language therapy and deliver content across our Speech and Language Therapy programmes, which include an innovative four-year MSci and an online BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship. We would particularly welcome applications from Speech and Language Therapists with training and experience in deafness and hearing difference and/or voice disorders and/or stuttering. Other areas of expertise will also be considered. 

Applicants should hold a good honours degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification. Applications are welcomed from candidates with either an academic or clinical career pathway, and support will be available for the successful applicant's ongoing professional and academic development. 

The Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to personal, professional, and career development opportunities
• On-site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on campus
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility) 

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

This role supports agile working, with a blended approach combining on-campus and home-based working where operationally appropriate. The University is committed to flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ 

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. 

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Maxine Winstanley m.r.winstanley@keele.ac.uk.  Applications to this address will not be accepted.  

Closing Date: 21^st October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 6^th November 2026

Post reference: KU00005380

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