Academic Lead & Senior Lecturer - Education

Based: Hybrid – London/Home

Salary: £65,000 - £72,500

Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Are you experienced with academic leadership in curriculum development?

Do you have a proven track record of teaching in the UK HE sector?

Have you contributed to delivering engaging and inclusive teaching across modalities?

Then apply for our Academic Lead & Senior Lecturer - Education role, based between our London office and home.

Teaching and Learning

Design, deliver, and assess postgraduate modules in Education.
Provide academic leadership in curriculum development and innovative teaching practice.
Supervise MEd student research projects.
Contribute to quality assurance and enhancement processes.

Research & Scholarship

Contribute to the research and scholarship in the area of Education.

Leadership and Administration

Undertake leadership roles including module and programme leadership.
Support and mentor colleagues.
Contribute to departmental strategic planning and institutional governance.

Wider Contribution

Engage with professional, community, or public engagement activities.

We support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

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Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check

For regulatory purposes, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic DBS (criminal record) check.

To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to Please note that CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

As part of your salary and benefits package, you’ll receive:

Buddy scheme
Buying and selling of annual leave (discretionary and decided on an annual basis)
Cycle to work scheme
Generous holiday entitlements, which increase after 2 years service and after 5 years’ service
Employee assistance scheme
Employee Volunteering Scheme allowing one free day per year for volunteering
Exceptional absence days
Flexible working arrangements
Free eyesight tests and vouchers towards the purchase of glasses
Life insurance
Mentor scheme
Occupational sick pay
Onboarding Promise
Paid time off for appointments
Pension plan
Perkbox membership offering employee benefits and discounts
Private Medical insurance (dependent on job family)
Season ticket and health club interest-free loans (after successful probation)
Service recognition
Social activities
Training and development opportunities
ImpAct group (focusing on sustainability)
Social Committee (events include bowling, karaoke, games nights, quizzes and Summer and Christmas parties)
Wellbeing Group ( We have worked towards a Wellbeing commitment and activities have included Pilates; Massages; Mindfulness; celebrated Mental Health Week; Breakfast Mornings;Tea and Cake afternoons etc.)
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Closing date: 3 December 2025

Interviews: TBC

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