Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

UAG; Keele; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement with

Excellent staff pension scheme

Access to personal, professional, and

Job summary

Keele University invites applications for a part-time Speech and Language Therapy educator within the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy. You will teach pre-registration students in a clinical or higher education setting, delivering content across programmes including MSci and online Degree Apprenticeship.

HCPC registered SLT with RCSLT membership is required; postgraduate qualification and a strong honours degree are desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Speech and Language Therapist.
• Teaching experience in clinical or higher education settings is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification preferred; good honours degree.
• Experience in deafness/hearing difference or voice disorders is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content across Speech and Language Therapy programmes including MSci and online Degree Apprenticeship.
• Develop and facilitate learners’ knowledge, skills, and professional attributes.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services to support student development.

Skills

Clinical practice as SLT

Teaching / education delivery

Deafness and hearing differences

Education

HCPC registered SLT, postgrad preferred

Honours degree

Job description

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.

Closing Date: 21st October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 6th November 2026

Post reference: KU00005380

£41,064 to £58,225. Grade 7a/8 (Incremental Progression)