Department
Primary & Childhood Education, School of ITE
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
Grade 8. £39906 - £44746 per annum.
Grade 9. £46049 - £51753 per annum.
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Wednesday 09 September 2026
Reference
EHT1131-0826
Number of Positions
2
About the Role
As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Primary/ Early Years), you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate primary and early years curriculum. You will be expected to hold Qualified Teacher Status and have substantial experience of curriculum design and delivery in primary and early years education. Ideally, you will also have experience of contributing to the delivery of university-based Initial Teacher Education at Level 7.
You will be expected to contribute to the research and knowledge exchange activities of one of our Research Units and meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework exercise. Where appropriate, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the work of at least one of the Faculty’s research centres and to supervise postgraduate students.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.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 about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Michelle Pearson, Head of School of ITE
[email protected]
About You
You will be an enthusiastic, highly skilled and friendly professional with excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent experience for our students, staff, and external partners in the field of primary and/or early years education. To be successful, you will enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced by your qualifications and extensive experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
You will have previous experience of providing all students with a high-quality learning experience resulting in excellent graduate outcomes and will preferably have a track record in successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion. Where possible, you will also have a growing track record of research and of engaging in either externally funded research or knowledge exchange, and continuing professional development.
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.
