Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

UAG; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (44 days annual leave

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a part-time Lecturer role in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy, contributing to the BSc programme and related School activities.

You will organise, deliver and assess modules, supervise dissertations, advise students and support recruitment, while serving as a practice educator in our community clinic during placements. Immediate start and 0.6 FTE with term-time pattern.

Qualifications

• First degree (or equivalent) and Masters or higher in a relevant subject area.
• Current registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC and membership of the RC SLT.
• Extensive post-qualifying experience in paediatric speech and language therapy and evidence of delivering high-quality education in higher education and/or clinical practice.
• Knowledge of paediatric dysphagia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess modules within the BSc in Speech and Language Therapy and contribute to the wider School.
• Supervise dissertations and advise students; support recruitment and undertake administrative duties.
• Serve as an in-house practice educator through the community clinic during placement windows.
• Organise, deliver and assess modules, and develop learning materials.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Teaching in HE

Clinical paediatric practice

HCPC registration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Masters or higher in relevant subject

HCPC registration as SLT

RC S&LT membership

Job description

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Starting salary from £48,822per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer with expertise in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy to join the School of Health Sciences.

The post will contribute teaching and assessment to the BSc in Speech and Language Therapy and to the wider School where required, primarily but not exclusively in content relevant to paediatric speech, language, and communication needs and evidence-based practice. You will serve as an in-house practice educator through our community clinic during placement windows.

You will take responsibility for the organisation, delivery, and assessment of modules within the programme, developing teaching and learning materials. You will also supervise dissertations, serve as a student adviser, support student recruitment, and undertake appropriate administrative duties within the School.

You will have a first degree (or equivalent) and hold a Masters or higher level academic qualification in a relevant subject area, along with current registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health & Care Professions Council and membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. You will have extensive post-qualifying experience in paediatric speech and language therapy and evidence of delivering high-quality education in Higher Education and/or clinical practice. Knowledge of paediatric dysphagia is essential.

This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available immediately 2026 on an indefinite basis, with the University term-time working pattern necessarily including Wednesdays, Thursdays, and either Mondays or Tuesdays. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 8 November 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£48,822 to £56,535 per annum (pro rata)