Senior Lecturer in Education, Childhood and Professional Studies

Overview

The Education, Childhood, and Professional Studies Department at Birmingham Newman University is entering an exciting period of growth and development. 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.

• Leadership and management responsibilities and contribution to teaching across a range of modules, providing high quality learning experiences, assessment, supervision, and academic support to students.
• Course leadership, curriculum development, and ensuring effective delivery of programmes.
• Monitoring student progress, participating in examination boards, contributing to recruitment activities, and engaging in quality assurance processes such as moderation and external examiner liaison.
• Active engagement in research and scholarship, contributing to ongoing projects, developing academic outputs, and maintaining continuous professional development.

• Hold a first degree in a subject relevant to the discipline.
• Commitment to undertaking further study and to continuing professional development through research and scholarly activity.
• Relevant professional experience teaching in relation to the subject at Degree level.
• Knowledge and understanding of recent developments in policy and practice related to the field of education studies.
• Experience teaching and/or supporting students in a higher education environment.
• Experience of using blended learning and e-learning technologies such as virtual learning environments.
• Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Sinead Joyce, at , to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: 18.03.2026

Interview date to be confirmed.

• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
• Pension scheme
• Chaplaincy and spiritual care
• Library services
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted travel scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Occupational health and counselling services
• Staff development opportunities
• Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website:  or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT
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