Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
| Job Reference: | 502 |
| Job Title: | Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education |
| Job Location: | Gateway House |
| Full-time/Part-time: | Part-time/Annualised hours |
| Employee Weekly Hours: | 22.20 |
| Salary: | 44,746.00-56,535.00 |
| Closing Date: | 03/07/2026 |
Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.
Faculty
You will be joining the Division of Education, which sits within the School of Applied Social Sciences, within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. We are a dedicated and experienced team who teach across a range of education focused programmes undergraduate programmes and apprenticeships to postgraduate programmes and doctoral supervision.
Role
We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to teach across our newly validated Early Years Education with SEND and SLCN foundation programme, and Level 6 Top-Up in Early Years Education with SEND and SLCN. These programmes will follow a hybrid delivery; on campus and synchronously online, and will be delivered between 4.00-8.00pm two days per week. This role will also include administrative duties associated with teaching, as well as supporting students academically and pastorally. An ability to contribute positively to the Division and School research profile is also desirable.
Ideal candidate
You will have an undergraduate degree and Level 7 qualification in Education or discipline /curriculum related subject, and a full and relevant qualification, as defined by the Department for Education. A postgraduate degree in education is desirable, as is teaching experience within a higher education institution or allied field.
You will have proven experience of successful and supportive teaching in early years (0-8years) education, that includes supporting learners with lived experiences of SEND/SLCN. You will also have proven experience in undertaking formative and summative observations of practice within early years settings.
You be able to demonstrate your experience of providing appropriate pastoral care and support to students from diverse backgrounds and with differing levels of need. You will be able to work collaboratively, in designing materials and delivering sessions, using an evidence-based approach to practice.
To view the job description and person specification, please click here.
Contact
For further information please contact Talitha Bird, Associate Professor, and Head of Division for Education via email talitha.bird@dmu.ac.uk
Competencies
Curriculum Development
Teaching Delivery
Assessment & Feedback
Research Excellence
Student Support
External Engagement
Quality Assurance
Technology Integration
Professional Development
Collaborative
Skills
Communication
Empathy
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Leadership
Adaptability
Collaboration
Innovative and Creative
Community Minded
Motivation
Organisation
Reflection
Resilience
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk
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