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Job Title: University Teacher - Speech & Language Therapy
Posting Start Date: 09/06/2026
Job Id: 2673
School/Department: Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing & Midwfery
Work Arrangement: Part Time (On site)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary per annum (£): 48,822
Closing Date: 26/06/2026
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The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
Overview
We are seeking to recruit a University Teacher to join the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery. This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues to deliver the pre-registration BSc Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree Apprenticeship programme as well as our other campus-based SLT programmes. The BSc SLT Apprenticeship is delivered online and runs alongside our campus based BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy and MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy (full and part time) programmes. The apprenticeship route to professional qualification allows learners to combine work and study. University teaching and learning is delivered by live, synchronous online learning.
We seek candidates with the vision and drive to help us achieve our ambition of delivering an outstanding student experience and to equip our graduates to advance understanding in Speech and Language Therapy and be at the forefront of our profession.
We are ideally looking for candidates with expertise in speech and language therapy in the areas of paediatrics/children/young people. Other areas of expertise can also be considered, e.g., adults with communication or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Alongside teaching, regular online tripartite meetings with apprentices and clinical mentors form a core part of this role. Other duties will include student engagement, student recruitment and student support.
Whatever your experience, we are looking for new ideas and approaches to help shape our BSc Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship programme and educate graduates to be at the forefront of the profession.
Main duties and responsibilities
Design, deliver and co-ordinate high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback and student support to enable effective learning for Speech and Language Therapy Apprentices on the BSc Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship programme and other campus based SLT programmes as required.
Support tutees and clinical mentors through the tripartite review process
Support and contribute to the teaching team and ensure consistently high quality teaching, learning and student support.
Contribute to the development of programme modules that are accessible, inclusive and contribute to the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy.
Develop and implement ideas for improving own teaching design, delivery and assessment.
Play a key role in recruitment activities such as admissions open days/talks and interviews.
Develop a portfolio of scholarly activity.
Actively contribute to the collective vision, mission and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working.
Consistently take responsibility for outcomes, provide support to others and make inclusive decisions which together have a demonstrable positive impact within the School.
Constructively challenge established practice, structure and process in order to bring about positive change and improved outcomes.
Participate in and develop links with external stakeholders and contacts (within academia, NHS England, NHS Speech and Language Therapy services, Independent Speech and Language Therapy services, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to foster collaboration, at a regional and national level.
Make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
Plan and prioritise your own daily teaching and administrative tasks as well as participate in longer term planning through contribution to policy development.
Contribute to the academic life of the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.
Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria
Essential or desirable
Stage(s) assessed at
Internationally recognised qualification in speech and language therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Essential
Application
MSc or equivalent level of clinical experience in a relevant subject area.
Essential
Application
Relevant experience (including clinical/placement experience) in teaching pre-registration speech and language therapy students.
Essential
Application/Presentation/Interview
Commitment to design and deliver high-quality teaching programmes to ensure effective learning.
Essential
Application/Presentation/Interview
Experience of working both collaboratively and independently with a high degree of personal effectiveness.
Essential
Application/Interview
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Essential
Application/Presentation/Interview
Ability to consistently make accountable, creative and considered decisions.
Essential
Application/Interview
Experience of fostering effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (e.g., academia, professional bodies, employers, NHS and independent Speech and Language Therapy services).
Essential
Interview
Demonstrable proficiency in utilising a range of digital technologies for effective teaching and communication. This may include, but is not limited to, virtual learning environments (VLEs), presentation tools, and online collaboration platforms
Essential
Application/Interview
A commitment to continuing professional development.
Essential
Application/Interview
Knowledge or experience of delivering learning on apprenticeship programmes including online delivery
Desirable
Application/Interview
Expertise in speech and language therapy in the areas of paediatrics/children/young people.
Desirable
Application/Interview
Further Information
Grade
8
Salary
£48,822 - £58,225
Work arrangement
Part-time 60%
Line manager
BSc SLT Degree Apprenticeship Programme Lead
Direct reports
NA
Our website
www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm; BSc Speech and Language Therapy apprenticeship | Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery | The University of Sheffield
For informal enquiries about this job contact Dr Catherine Tattersall, BSc SLT Apprenticeship Programme Lead on
[email protected] or Dr Emma Gregory, Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy on
[email protected]
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on the week commencing July 13 2026. This will consist of a presentation and interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing June 29 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Caroline Potts (
[email protected]).
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().
What we offer
A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
Generous pension scheme.
A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
A range of generous family-friendly policies
paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
access to menopause support in the workplace
paid time off and support for fertility treatment
and more
We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record An enhanced/enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page: - sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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