Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 days annual leave pro rata

Relocation & Visa assistance

CPD pathways

Employee assistance programme

Teacher’s Pension Scheme 28.68%

Sport and leisure facilities

Campus environment

Staff discounts

Job summary

Edge Hill University seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education to shape delivery and strategic enhancement of Early Years Initial Teacher Education across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.

You will bring expertise in birth-to-five education, design innovative, research‑informed learning and lead curriculum delivery, quality enhancement and partnerships. Collaboration with settings and authorities strengthens regional and national provision.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required with strong knowledge of Early Years education.
• Honours degree in a relevant subject and a PhD or equivalent achievement.
• Commitment to inclusive, high‑quality student experience and research‑informed teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop Early Years Initial Teacher Education across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
• Lead modules and contribute to curriculum delivery, quality enhancement and partnership work.
• Engage with birth-to-three pedagogy, SEND, family engagement and workforce development.
• Collaborate with Early Years settings, local authorities and sector partners; contribute to knowledge exchange.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative educator

Education

Honours degree in Early Years education or relevant subject

PhD or equivalent professional achievement

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, you will help shape the delivery, development and strategic enhancement of Early Years Initial Teacher Education across our undergraduate and postgraduate provision. Drawing on your expertise in early childhood education from birth to five, you will design and deliver innovative, research-informed learning that prepares graduate practitioners and teachers to support children's learning, development and wellbeing. We are particularly interested in expertise relating to babies and toddlers aged 0-3.

You will contribute across areas including birth-to-three pedagogy, child development, communication and language, inclusion and SEND, family engagement, workforce development, and research or knowledge exchange in Early Years practice. Working collaboratively with Early Years settings, local authorities and sector organisations, you will strengthen partnerships and help advance high-quality provision regionally and nationally. You will also contribute to the Faculty's research, knowledge exchange and impact activity through the International Centre for Early Years Education. At Senior Lecturer level, you will additionally provide leadership in curriculum delivery, quality enhancement, partnership working and the development of colleagues.

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

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Michelle Pearson, Head of School for Initial Teacher Education, at [e-mail].

About You

As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, you will be an enthusiastic and collaborative educator with Qualified Teacher Status, a relevant honours degree and a PhD or equivalent professional achievement. You will bring strong knowledge of Early Years education, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a clear commitment to an inclusive, high-quality student experience.

You will demonstrate the potential to be an effective research-informed teacher and assessor, with adaptable teaching skills, developing subject expertise and the ability to support students' diverse academic and personal needs. If appointed as Senior Lecturer, you will bring significant experience of innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, well-developed subject knowledge, and a successful record of designing teaching, learning and assessment.

You will also be ready to lead modules, support quality enhancement and build productive networks with students, colleagues and external partners.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and that this will form part of the conditions of any offer of employment.

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

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.