Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 days annual leave

Relocation and visa assistance

CPD opportunities

Employer pension scheme 28.68%

On-campus facilities access

Staff discounts

Job summary

Edge Hill University invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education. You will design and deliver innovative, research-informed learning across undergraduate and postgraduate provision, focusing on birth to five and inclusion and SEND, shaping teacher education and wellbeing.

You will lead modules, contribute to quality enhancement, and build partnerships with schools, local authorities and sector organisations to advance high-quality provision regionally and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a PhD or equivalent achievement.
• Excellent knowledge of Early Years education and inclusive practice.
• Ability to lead modules and develop learner-focused assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative, research-informed learning across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
• Shape delivery, development and strategic enhancement of Early Years Initial Teacher Education.
• Lead modules, support quality enhancement and build productive networks with students, colleagues and external partners.
• Collaborate with Early Years settings, local authorities and sector organisations to advance high-quality provision regionally and nationally.

Skills

Early Years education knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Academic leadership

Research-informed teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

PhD or equivalent achievement

Honours degree in Early Years Education

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Rewards & benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum,(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 had 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 our 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.

£39,906 to £44,746 per annum