Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
Shape the future of early childhood education by designing innovative curricula and fostering partnerships with local settings.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with Qualified Teacher Status, a PhD or equivalent professional achievement, and a passion for early childhood pedagogy and inclusive education.
Overview
This faculty position at Edge Hill University focuses on advancing early childhood education from birth to age five. The successful candidate will lead undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education programmes, develop research-informed pedagogies, and collaborate with early years settings, local authorities, and sector organisations. The role emphasizes inclusive, high-quality teaching, curriculum design, and knowledge exchange to enhance regional and national early childhood provision. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in early childhood education, teaching excellence, and a commitment to research and partnership-building.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver innovative, research-informed curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate early childhood education programmes.
- Lead modules and support quality enhancement in early years teacher education, ensuring alignment with national and regional standards.
- Collaborate with early years settings, local authorities, and sector organisations to strengthen partnerships and advance high-quality provision.
- Conduct research or knowledge exchange in early years practice, contributing to policy and practice development.
- Support diverse student needs through adaptable teaching methods and inclusive pedagogies.
- Build and maintain productive networks with students, colleagues, and external partners.
- Contribute to workforce development initiatives in early childhood education.
Requirements
Degree required: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant honours degree (e.g., in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field); a PhD or equivalent professional achievement is required.
Language: English (proficiency at a level appropriate for academic teaching and research).
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in early childhood education (birth to age five).
- Strong knowledge of inclusive pedagogies and support for children with special educational needs (SEND).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, colleagues, and external partners.
- Experience in curriculum design and delivery for teacher education programmes.
- Ability to lead modules and support quality enhancement in educational settings.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
- PhD or equivalent professional achievement is required.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19
Applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents through the Edge Hill University job portal. For informal enquiries, contact Michelle Pearson, Head of School for Initial Teacher Education, via email at pearsonm@edgehill.ac.uk.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Transcripts of honours degree and PhD (if applicable)
- Research statement or publication list (if applicable)
Contact
Michelle Pearson· Head of School for Initial Teacher Education
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