Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies

The School of Education, Health and Science at the University of Gloucestershire is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer to join our friendly and supportive academic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about higher education and making a positive difference to students' learning and professional development.

The successful candidate will primarily work on our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme. There may also be opportunities to contribute to teaching and supervision across a range of related undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the department, depending on experience and expertise.

• Has considerable experience working with children and families in the 0-8 age range.
• Enjoys working with students and contributes positively to the student experience.
• Is an effective and inspiring communicator who can make learning accessible and engaging.
• Is reliable, collaborative and committed to delivering high standards in all aspects of their work.
• Brings enthusiasm, flexibility and a willingness to contribute across a range of programmes where needed.

Based at our brand-new City Campus in Gloucester, as well as our Oxstalls campus, we offer a welcoming and positive working environment.

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.