Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, 0.8FTE
| Company: | Roehampton University |
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| Salary: | £46,438 to £59,076 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London , SW15 5PU |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the role of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education to join our outstanding programmes in the School of Education. The role will focus on the design and delivery of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship, as well as contributing to the BA in Early Childhood Studies course. We are looking for someone with experience in early years education who has Early Years Qualified Teacher Status. The successful candidate will support the leadership and management of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship including the supervision of placements, working with mentors and supporting our apprentices. The successful candidate will also be able to work with undergraduate early childhood students on topics related to the early years sector.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience of teaching and learning in the early years sector. You will have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, the Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies and key national initial initiatives impacting the sector. You will have a clear understanding of child development, including key theorists underpinning the field, as well as knowledge of play, outdoor education and working with children with SEND. Knowledge of Froebelian approaches to education is preferred.
You will be expected to teach on various courses in the School of Education, bringing your expertise in teaching and learning in the early years and the early years sector to different student cohorts.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Teaching on early years courses including the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship and the BA Early Childhood Studies course;
• Teaching and assessing students;
• Supervision of students on placement in their settings; and
• Supporting the management of quality on the courses.
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