Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern university in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Physiotherapy to join their School of Health. The role involves designing and delivering modules, and engaging with students from diverse backgrounds while being part of a professional academic team committed to excellence in health education.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.6% employer contributions

Subsidised private healthcare including Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in academic or clinical teaching is essential.
• Passion for delivering high-quality education.
• Ability to develop and assess physiotherapy modules.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess physiotherapy modules for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to a supportive and professional academic team.
• Engage in student-focused teaching that meets diverse needs.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Student-centred approach

Collaborative education

Education

Academic or clinical teaching experience

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,249 - £42,882 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, full time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

Shape the Future of Physiotherapy Education at a Modern, Forward-Thinking University

The University is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Physiotherapy to join our growing School of Health. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, learner-focused institution with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality health education that meets the needs of our students and the wider healthcare sector.

You will be joining a professional and supportive academic team currently achieving excellent outcomes, including NSS high student satisfaction and a national ranking of 22nd for Physiotherapy 2025. This success reflects the commitment, innovation, and collaborative spirit of the team-and we are looking for someone who shares these values to help us go even further.

As a member of the academic team, you will contribute to the design, delivery and assessment of physiotherapy modules across undergraduate and potentially postgraduate programmes. You will bring current clinical expertise, a student-centred approach, and a passion for collaborative, interprofessional education.

We welcome applicants with academic or clinical teaching experience and a desire to support students from diverse backgrounds. Whether you're an experienced lecturer or transitioning from clinical practice, we'll support your development within our ambitious and supportive environment.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 17th August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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