At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach future leaders in Early Child Development and support students' academic journeys.
- Company: Join Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity dedicated to children's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy free counselling, diverse networks, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Part-time role with hybrid working and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on child development while shaping the next generation of professionals.
- Qualifications: PhD or relevant postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Teach future leaders in Early Child Development - apply today! Anna Freud is seeking a Course Tutor to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview.
What We Offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. Our postgraduate programmes are innovative and reflect contemporary research and practice. We offer the unique opportunity to combine academic teaching with real-world impact, supporting students who go on to work in child development, mental health, and early years settings.
What You’ll Do
We're looking for an experienced academic or clinician to support the delivery of our MSc in Early Child Development and Clinical Applications, facilitating psychoanalytic workshops, assessing student work, and providing academic and pastoral support. You will bring expertise in psychoanalytic theory, experience of teaching or supervision, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
What You’ll Bring
- PhD, professional doctorate (or near completion), or relevant postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or a related field.
- Experience of teaching, supervision, and a strong understanding of psychoanalytic theory and its application to learning and practice.
- Ability to design and deliver engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, discussion, and practical application among students.
- Effective organisational and workload management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet competing deadlines.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with knowledge and/or lived experience relevant to child and parental mental health and wellbeing, and an interest in multi-perspective approaches.
Key details
- Hours: part-time (10 hours per week). Must be available to work on Thursdays and occasional Wednesdays (1-3 times per year).
- Salary: £51,245 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working): this role requires in-person teaching at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
- Contract type: fixed-term, 12 months – starting in September 2026.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 7 September 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 8 September 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held remotely w/c 14 September 2026.
Questions? Please email recruitment@annafreud.org with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Course Tutor - MSc Early Child Development and Clinical Applications employer: Anna Freud
At Anna Freud, we pride ourselves on being a leading mental health charity that champions the wellbeing of children and young people. Our hybrid work model fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, providing our employees with ample opportunities for professional growth, impactful research, and the chance to influence policy in meaningful ways. Join us in making a difference while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative environment in our London office and northern hub.
