Please note: Transitional pay points within Grade F will be removed from 01 August 2026. Appointments made on or after this date will be to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade. Where an appointment is made to a transitional pay point before 01 August 2026, salary will automatically move to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade from 01 August 2026.
About Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.
Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.
Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.
By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.
Role Summary
The role includes teaching across our Childhood, Youth and Community provision at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with particular contribution to programmes such as Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, and Working with Children, Young People and Families. The successful candidate will contribute to developing critically informed, inclusive and professionally relevant learning experiences that prepare students to work within education, family support, childhood, youth and community contexts.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate modules within Childhood, Youth and Community provision, particularly within Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, and Working with Children, Young People and Families.
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Plan, deliver and assess high quality teaching that engages students with contemporary debates in childhood, education, family support, safeguarding, inclusion, social justice and community practice.
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Support students’ academic development, professional identity formation and wellbeing through effective Personal Academic Tutoring, pastoral support and inclusive teaching approaches.
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Contribute to curriculum development that reflects contemporary research, policy and practice across education, childhood, youth and family sectors.
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Embed themes such as safeguarding, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racist practice, sustainability and social justice within teaching, assessment and curriculum design.
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Create learning environments that encourage critical reflection on the experiences of children, young people, families and communities within local, national and global contexts.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, placement providers, schools, community organisations and external stakeholders to enhance student learning and employability.
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Contribute to module leadership, course enhancement, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across programmes.
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Participate in research, scholarship and/or professional practice activity relevant to education, childhood, youth, family or community studies.
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Contribute positively to a collaborative departmental culture that values inclusion, creativity, reflective practice and educational excellence.
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Support the wider student experience through engagement in activities beyond teaching, including Personal Academic Tutoring, recruitment and outreach activity, Open Days, applicant engagement, educational visits, trips and initiatives that strengthen student belonging, engagement and success.
Interest or expertise in areas such as:
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Childhood and youth studies
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Education and social justice
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Family and community support
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Safeguarding and wellbeing
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
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Decolonising curricula
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Sustainability and global citizenship
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Ability to design and deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences for diverse student cohorts.
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Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
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Commitment to supporting student belonging, progression and success within higher education.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team, helping to shape the next generation of professionals working with children, young people, families and communities.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, you may contact Emma Ransome, Senior lecturer in Education at [email protected]
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Why work for us
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Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
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Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
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Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
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Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
