Position Details
- Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care & Education
- School/Function: Education, Midwifery and Social Work
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: Kingston Hill
- Actual hours: 37 per week
- Salary: 50,160.00 to 59,306.00
- Posted Date: 02/06/2026
- Closing Date: 17/06/2026
- Reference Number: 4849
Documents
- Candidate Pack (PDF, 10442.74kb)
- Role Profile (PDF, 118.45kb)
The Role
In this role, you will join our team of committed academics who enable students to transform lives through their practice. You will be a key member of the Early Years teaching team in the Department of Education and work across our popular Early Years courses, this will include leading modules and other initiatives within the Department portfolio. You will support a diverse range of students and teach on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Years (birth to eight years) and teacher education. This will include teaching one evening a week and several Saturdays across the academic year (with commensurate late starts/time off in lieu). Please note, an enhanced with barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check clearance is required for the role.
The Person
You are an inspirational advocate for Early Years (birth to eight) education, who is passionate about Early Years (birth to eight) education. You bring in-depth knowledge and understanding of key issues within the Early Years sector, alongside a proven track record as an educator, teacher and/or practitioner in this field. You demonstrate alignment with the University’s values of being innovative, ambitious, inclusive and enterprising, and are motivated to play a key role in advancing our provision. You have experience of working within the Early Years sector, with a strong understanding of the diversity of provision, special education needs and the demands of work-based learning. You are creative, flexible and proactive, with a genuine enthusiasm for responding to emerging developments in Early Years education and beyond.
Qualifications & Requirements
You are currently, or are keen to become, a research-engaged academic. Through your research and scholarly activity, you will contribute to the field of inclusive education, enhancing both student learning and professional practice. You will also welcome opportunities to lead and contribute to new and innovative developments within the Department. You hold a relevant degree, and while Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or EYITT is desirable, they are not essential. A Master’s degree is desirable; however, candidates who do not yet hold an MA will be expected to work towards achieving one. By the end of your probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained). For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
