Senior Lecturer in Education, Childhood and Professional Studies
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,746 to £58,226 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | B32 3NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Birmingham Newman University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NU1126 |
Summary
The Education, Childhood, and Professional Studies Department at Birmingham Newman University is entering an exciting period of growth and development. As part of this dynamic and forwardlooking team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of innovative, researchinformed programmes that prepare future professionals to meet the evolving needs of the education and children’s sectors. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to shape high quality teaching and , influence programme development
The post holder will have some leadership and management responsibilities and contribute to teaching across a range of modules, providing high quality learning experiences, assessment, supervision, and academic support to students. They will play a key role in course leadership, curriculum development, and ensuring the effective delivery of programmes. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, participating in examination boards, contributing to recruitment activities, and engaging in quality assurance processes such as moderation and external examiner liaison. The role also involves active engagement in research and scholarship, contributing to ongoing projects, developing academic outputs, and maintaining continuous professional development.
The successful candidate will hold a first degree in a subject relevant to the discipline, and a commitment to undertaking further study and to continuing professional development through research and scholarly activity. They will also have relevant professional experience of teaching in relation to a subject relevant to the discipline at Degree level, knowledge and understanding of recent developments in policy and practice related to the field of education studies, and experience of teaching and/or supporting students in a higher education environment. Experience of using blended learning and e-learning technologies such as virtual learning environments is also essential. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Sinead Joyce, at S.Joyce@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: 18.03.2026
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
The post holder will have some leadership and management responsibilities and contribute to teaching across a range of modules, providing high quality learning experiences, assessment, supervision, and academic support to students. They will play a key role in course leadership, curriculum development, and ensuring the effective delivery of programmes. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, participating in examination boards, contributing to recruitment activities, and engaging in quality assurance processes such as moderation and external examiner liaison. The role also involves active engagement in research and scholarship, contributing to ongoing projects, developing academic outputs, and maintaining continuous professional development.
The successful candidate will hold a first degree in a subject relevant to the discipline, and a commitment to undertaking further study and to continuing professional development through research and scholarly activity. They will also have relevant professional experience of teaching in relation to a subject relevant to the discipline at Degree level, knowledge and understanding of recent developments in policy and practice related to the field of education studies, and experience of teaching and/or supporting students in a higher education environment. Experience of using blended learning and e-learning technologies such as virtual learning environments is also essential. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Sinead Joyce, at S.Joyce@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: 18.03.2026
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
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