Department
School of Education
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
£39,906 to £44,746
Permanent
Post Type
Part Time
Hours Per Week
18.5
Closing Date
Wednesday 09 September 2026
Reference
EHT1090-0826
About the Role
As a Lecturer in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-Based Difficulties (Dyslexia) within the School of Education, you will be responsible for planning, teaching and assessing on our PGCert Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-Based Difficulties (Dyslexia) programme. You will also provide specialist teaching across other programmes within the Faculty in relation to Dyslexia and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as contributing to our wider external continuing professional development and knowledge exchange activities.
You will play an active role in supporting high-quality teaching, supervision and assessment, enriching the student experience and supporting excellent graduate outcomes. Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the research activities of one of the Faculty’s Research Units and meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.
Where appropriate, you will also have opportunities to engage with the Faculty’s research centres and supervise postgraduate students.
The role offers scope to contribute to wider Faculty activity, including partnership working, knowledge exchange and continuing professional development aligned to the Faculty’s strategic priorities.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Chris Greenough (Head of School of Education,
[email protected]).
About You
You will hold current professional membership and an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) from one of the following professional bodies: British Dyslexia Association, The Dyslexia Guild or The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS).
You are experienced in providing high-quality provision for learners with specific learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia and leading training and accreditation for professionals working with learners in settings. You bring a strong track record in learning and teaching, student experience and improving student outcomes. You bring academic leadership experience and are able to deliver measurable improvement through others, working collaboratively and inclusively.
You will have a strong understanding of cutting-edge policy and practice in relation to dyslexia, and a strong understanding and commitment to regulatory professional bodies such as the UK British Dyslexia Association, The Dyslexia Guild or The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS).
While the post is primarily to contribute to our Dyslexia provision, we particularly welcome applicants who hold additional current qualifications Dyscalculia, for example, SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) with a Dyscalculia/Maths Difficulties Remit and are able to contribute to both courses.
A clear commitment to inclusive, student centred practice and academic quality is essential.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Child disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.
