About the role
The School of Education and Social Work is seeking a successful Early Years teacher educator to take a significant role in Early Years Initial Teacher Education at the University and across our growing partnership.
It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to our established and successful Early Years Education MA (with EYTS) and MA in Early Years Education courses, to offer specialist subject knowledge and pedagogic expertise in Early Years. Across both programmes we recruit around 30 students each year, and courses are delivered in partnership with primary/EY school/settings across Sussex. Contributions to the course will include teaching on core modules, supervising students during professional practice as well as providing academic supervision with Masters level assignments.
We are seeking someone who, in addition to having experience and expertise in Early Years education, is also interested and engaged in scholarship in education. Experience in Primary education is desired but not essential,
About you
We are seeking someone who has either Early Years Teaching Status or Qualified Teacher Status. You will also have experience of successful teaching in the birth to five age range in settings within a UK context, including expertise and experience of supporting play/SEND/safeguarding/wellbeing.
Ideally you will be educated to Masters level or other appropriate qualification, or appropriate level of experience. You will have excellent presentation skills, with an ability to communicate effectively to both students, colleagues and external audiences. An ability to work individually on your own initiative, yet also work as part of a team is essential.
You will have excellent organisation skills and be able to prioritise to meet deadlines, with an ability to employ strong IT skills, in order to support the production of high-quality inclusive learning materials.
It would be desirable if you have had recent experience of mentoring Early Years student teachers, and also interested and engaged in scholarship in education.
About our School
The School of Education and Social Work is divided into two departments:
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Department of Education
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Department of Social Work and Social Care
In both you’ll find a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment.
We provide opportunities for learning and professional development in an environment which encourages intellectual engagement, reflection and debate. We offer a range of courses - from first degrees, certificates and diplomas, to Masters level qualifications and PhDs.
Our teaching is informed by cutting-edge research on issues of significance in education, childhood and youth and social work and social care. Staff across the School are recognised for the quality of their teaching and research locally, nationally and internationally. The School is committed to the highest quality of teaching and has achieved excellent scores in all NSS categories, and faculty members regularly receive University teaching awards and external recognition for their work.
Research undertaken across the school is of immediate policy and practice relevance. We work closely with a wide range of research users and partners, including national governments and international organisations. We actively support the transfer of research insights into practice including through our relationships with local stakeholders and seek to make a real impact on our wider communities. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework work by the Department for Education was ranked 1st for Research Impact.
Our four research centres occupy a central place in what is a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment and together they support and promote the production of rigorous, critically engaged research. Candidates will be invited to join any of the following:
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The Centre for International Education (CIE) – Centre of Excellence
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The Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY) – Centre of Excellence
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The Centre for Social Work Innovation and Research (CSWIR)
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The Centre for Teaching and Learning Research (CTLR)
In the School of Education and Social Work we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices and policies. We want all staff and students to experience our School as a space that enables them to meet their potential and to thrive. We are particularly interested in active work to address inequalities produced around the specific intersections of gender, race, and disability.
The School of Education and Social Work is proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swann Award.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.
Further Key Information
Please contact Andy Lowe ([email protected]) or the Head of School of Education & Social Work, Janet Body ([email protected]), for informal enquiries about the application process.
For further details or an informal discussion about this position, contact the Co-Course leaders Deborah Brown ([email protected]) or Dr Jacqueline Young ([email protected]).
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Eligibility
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, however, the role does not meet the eligibility for sponsorship due to its part-time nature. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
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