Lecturer in Education; Early Years

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law is seeking to appoint 3 full time (3

FTE) Lecturers in Education (Early Years) (TSPP) to play a key role in the development and delivery of our expanding initial teacher training (ITT) portfolio. In this post, you will be contributing to the design, delivery, assessment and quality assurance of our portfolio of ITT provision, primarily in early years. The role is varied and interesting with a balance of teaching face to face and teaching online, and includes significant time spent in our partner schools observing trainee teachers, offering feedback and supporting them with their placement and practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner to contribute to a growing, innovative portfolio of initial teacher training courses. You will work closely with academic colleagues, early years providers, schools and other industry stakeholders to ensure that we provide up to date and relevant initial teacher education.

We are seeking an individual with:

• A first Degree in Early Childhood Studies or Primary Education and/or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary Education/Early Years) or a related discipline.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.
• Demonstrable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), current statutory guidance, and relevant national policy, alongside familiarity with early years pedagogical approaches.
• Critical knowledge of child development and how this knowledge is applied through historical and contemporary, diverse pedagogical practices.
• Credible professional experience working directly within early years settings, nursery schools, reception classes, or local authority advisory teams.
• Some experience of leading or contributing to Ofsted inspections would be valuable.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure (including children’s barred list information) from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

If you are shortlisted your interview will take place on Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will take place on 4 November 2026.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.