Senior Lecturer in Practice Education

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Ipswich seeks a Senior Lecturer in Practice Education to enhance high-quality practical learning across the School. This role involves supporting the strategic and operational delivery of practice education, ensuring effective coordination and monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant master's degree, current professional registration, and excellent communication skills, along with substantial experience in practice education. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Extra paid leave on birthday

Flexible working policies

Competitive pension scheme

Staff discounts at local amenities

Discounted membership at local sports facilities

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in practice education within higher education or professional settings.
• Strong understanding of PSRB requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic delivery of high-quality practice education.
• Ensure effective coordination and monitoring of practice learning.
• Focus on operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Skills

Experience in practice education

Excellent communication skills

Partnership-building skills

Complex operational management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Current professional registration

Recognised HE teaching qualification

Job description

Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0FTE)

Band 7 - £50,253 to £58,226 per annum

About The Post

The Senior Lecturer in Practice Education will play a key role in supporting the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality practice education across the School. Working closely with the Associate Dean (Learning, Teaching and Practice Education), Manager Placements and Health Partnerships, and academic teams, the postholder will ensure the effective coordination, monitoring, and enhancement of practice learning, with a particular focus on operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

About The Team

The School of Health, Science and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic School. The School reflects a modern, collaborative approach to education — focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges.

The School has state‑of‑the‑art teaching and research spaces in the Health and Wellbeing Building and the iconic James Hehir Building facing the waterfront, with dedicated specialist facilities for each subject.

Our aim is to educate forward‑thinking students, equipping them with evidence‑based knowledge, practical skills, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Interdisciplinary collaboration, hands‑on learning and community engagement lie at the heart of everything we do.

About You

You will bring substantial experience in practice education within higher education or professional settings, alongside a strong understanding of PSRB requirements. You will hold a relevant master’s degree (or equivalent professional experience), current professional registration and a recognised HE teaching qualification. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and partnership‑building skills as well as a proven ability to manage complex operational processes.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1‑4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports.
• Access to a range of high‑quality learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date

Monday 15 December 2025

Interview Date

Thursday 08 January 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Jo Divers, Associate Dean in Learning, Teaching and Practice Education on [e-mail]

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please note

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high‑quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under‑represented groups.