Senior Lecturer in Childhood and Youth
Reference Number: BEDS2953
Faculty of Technologies, Education and Social Sciences – School of Education and English
Salary: Grade 8 - £48,882 - £58, 225 (pro rata)
We would expect a successful candidate at this level to take on management responsibility.
Part-time Contract: 0.5 (2.5 days per week)
Permanent Contract
Location: Luton Campus
Closing date: 22nd July 2026
Interview date: 17th August 2026
School of Education and English
The School is seeking to recruit an ambitious part-time (0.5) staff member with an active interest in teaching, research and enterprise. Only those who are themselves professional qualified (hold a JNC recognised professional qualification in youth and community work) and experienced in youth and community work will be considered for shortlisting. The School includes a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Childhood and Youth Studies, with a postgraduate portfolio leading to JNC recognised PSRB qualifications.
For this post we require a youthwork specialist who has experience in youth and community work. The postholder will teach on our Childhood and Youth professional qualifications and undertake work-base/placement visits. The postholder will play a key role in the development of our provision across the portfolio. A specialism in youth and community work is essential for this post. This role includes leadership of our postgraduate JNC provision.
You will require knowledge and understanding of national and international perspectives, and areas of contemporary research and development in the field of childhood and youth studies. You will have substantial professional experience, and a publication record commensurate with your grade and role.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Perry Knight, Head of School of Education and English, via email ([email protected])
Interviews will be held on the 17th August 2026
We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome of in due course.
For a full job description and person specification
The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.
We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.
To Apply
Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.
For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&[email protected]
Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.
