Location: | Liverpool |
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Salary: | £37,100 to £44,263 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 23rd August 2024 |
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Closes: | 6th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 4821 |
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Our engaging BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme offers a multidisciplinary approach to working with children and their families. The course explores diverse perspectives on children and childhood, leading to exciting career opportunities such as teaching, social work, and therapeutic roles. It examines various societal factors that affect young people and their families, with a focus on the development, growth, health, and well-being of children aged 0-8 years, from both the child's and the adult's viewpoints. Students are encouraged to investigate broader socio-economic and political influences on children at all levels. The programme provides a strong theoretical foundation from a variety of disciplines, including psychology and sociology.
This is your opportunity to be a key contributor to providing a high quality, exceptional and transformative educational experience with our students, and to be part of our continued development and growth.
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You will be joining our vibrant School at a pivotal moment of diversification and opportunities. We are a passionate and committed community of academics and professional support staff, and this makes the School of Education at LJMU a special place to work and thrive.
Informal enquiries may be made to Nicky Hirst – Programme Leader: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies email: N.J.Hirst@ljmu.ac.uk or Dr Graham Head of Education, Childhood and Communities email: G.A.Downes@ljmu.ac.uk.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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