Senior Lecturer in Education, Childhood and Professional Studies (Post Ref: NU0826)
Closing date:
27 February 2026
Interviews:
March – TBC
Salary:
£44,745 – £58,226 per annum
Full/Part time:
Full-time
Hours per week
35
The Education, Childhood, and Professional Studies Department at Birmingham Newman University is entering an exciting period of growth and development, following its formation in September 2023.
As part of this dynamic and forward‑looking team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of innovative, research‑informed programmes that prepare future professionals to meet the evolving needs of the education and children’s sectors.
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to shape high quality teaching and, influence programme development
The post holder will have some leadership and management responsibilities and contribute to teaching across a range of modules, providing high quality high‑quality learning experiences, assessment, supervision, and academic support to students.
They will play a key role in course leadership, curriculum development, and ensuring the effective delivery of programmes. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, participating in examination boards, contributing to recruitment activities, and engaging in quality assurance processes such as moderation and external examiner liaison. The role also involves active engagement in research and scholarship, contributing to ongoing projects, developing academic outputs, and maintaining continuous professional development.
The successful candidate will hold (or be committed to undertaking) a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrate a clear commitment to ongoing professional development, including gaining Fellowship of the HEA within two years if not already held. They will have substantial experience of teaching within our educational fields at degree level, with a strong understanding of current policy and practice, and experience supporting students within higher education.
Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and external organisations and possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, including the ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in blended and e‑learning approaches is required. An enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Sinead Joyce, at S.Joyce@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
