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This senior academic post is an opportunity for a motivated and collaborative individual to join the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Keele University. You will work with colleagues across the School and contribute expertise and leadership in Education.

You will have a proven record of delivering excellent teaching and student experience, significant experience of providing course and programme leadership of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Education, and experience in leadership of curriculum and programme development in Education. You will have specialist knowledge and experience of UK education from early years to 18 years.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Education, a proven record of programme leadership, development and team guidance, significant experience of curriculum design and portfolio development, and evidence of scholarship in Education. A national profile in educational research and/or pedagogy, and accolades such as SFHEA or a NTF would be an advantage.

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 13,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Siobhan Talbott, s.talbott@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14th January 2026

Interviews will be held on: 5th February 2026

Post reference: KU000004873