Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education (Childhood, Youth and Families)

About the job

Interview date: 04 March 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the interdisciplinary Childhood, Youth and Families subject area.  We are specifically looking for someone with an academic and practice background in early childhood. The post will involve contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including, Early Childhood Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families. You will teach students in person and online, work some Saturdays, undertake twilight teaching, engage in partnership and international work, research and enterprise development.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About you

We are looking for someone who is focused on providing high quality research informed teaching and learning opportunities for a diverse range of students, either face to face or online. A good understanding of early childhood and working with families is important. You need to be committed to your own professional development, flexible, responsive to change, have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as a member of different teams. A high standard of oral and written communication skills is essential. Good IT skills, knowledge of digital learning, the ability to manage competing demands, work to deadlines and travel are essential. Evidence of working in virtual environments and leading in a Higher Education context and will be beneficial and supervising Level 7 students will be beneficial.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Master’s degree in relevant subject
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable;

• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
• Relevant professional qualification

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. The University can consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position subject to eligibility requirements of the points-based system being met.

Equality 

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON

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