Teaching and Learning Fellow in Occupational Therapy

The University of Salford; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,784 - 46,049; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Commitment to Net Zero by 2038

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Teaching and Learning Fellow in Occupational Therapy. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality education, supporting innovative learning opportunities, and fostering inclusivity within the curriculum. Ideal candidates will be dynamic occupational therapists with a passion for improving student outcomes. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and various wellbeing perks, with an ethos of diversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality teaching in occupational therapy.
• Ability to develop innovative, simulation-based learning opportunities.
• Collaboration with industry partners and inclusive teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop high-quality programmes of study.
• Support the development of innovative learning opportunities.
• Work with industry partners for research and knowledge exchange.
• Foster an inclusive community in occupational therapy education.
• Progress research and enterprise activities.

Skills

Dynamic occupational therapist

Creative and ambitious

Ability to foster inclusivity

Job description

Teaching and Learning Fellow in Occupational Therapy

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We are seeking a dynamic occupational therapist to join the academic team as a Teaching and Learning Fellow. Working with the Head of Subject and lecturers in the team, the post holder will deliver high‑quality teaching and learning to deliver excellent outcomes and student experience across pre‑ and post‑registration occupational therapy education, enterprise and research.

We are looking for a motivated, creative and ambitious occupational therapist who is keen to develop in an academic role. The candidate will build on our strengths to meet the demands of a changing health and social care landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, design, develop and deliver a range of high‑quality programmes of study at all levels.
• Support development and delivery of innovative, simulation and practice‑based learning opportunities within our newly accredited occupational therapy programmes.
• Work with industry partners to innovate and identify and explore opportunities for enterprise, research and knowledge exchange.
• Foster the development of an inclusive community, using teaching approaches which encourage inclusivity, working in partnership with students to improve their sense of belonging, diversifying the curriculum and using approaches to inclusive assessment to close the award gap.
• Progress research and enterprise activities, in line with School priorities.

For an informal conversation please contact Dr Bethan Collins, Head of Occupational Therapy. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

This is a full‑time, permanent role and the salary is grade 8; ranging from £38,784–£46,049 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

Within your cover letter/personal statement you are required to address how you meet all the elements listed in the advert and person specification if these are not evidenced in your CV.

What’s in it for you?

• All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world‑renowned digital and media hub.
• We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Education; Industries: Higher Education