School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
Location: Brighton - Falmer Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum Contract Length: 12 months Closing Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: EH3283-26-130
Are you a passionate and experienced educator with expertise in early years and key stage 1, looking to inspire the next generation of teachers and educators?
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to join our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Primary and Education Studies team at the University of Brighton. In this fixed-term, full-time role based at our Falmer campus, you will join a collaborative and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality teaching and an excellent student experience.
Our ITE Primary and Education Studies provision is highly regarded, with strong student outcomes and a clear commitment to inclusive, practice-informed learning. You will play a key role in shaping the learning of trainee teachers and education students across both subject-specific and wider education provision.
Your Role Will Include
Delivering engaging lectures, seminars and workshops across ITE Primary and Education Studies provision with a focus on early years and key stage 1 Contributing to assessment and academic supportSupporting students in school-based training and professional learningContributing to curriculum development and course reviewWorking collaboratively with colleagues and partner schools
Where possible, we align responsibilities with your strengths and interests.
The role includes teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and work-related programmes delivered year-round, including some evening and Saturday activity.
We’re Looking For a Colleague Who Has
A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experienceQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualificationSignificant primary experience, with particular expertise in early years and key stage 1.Experience of supporting trainee teachers or contributing to ITE Primary (early years and key stage 1) and Education Studies provision (or extensive relevant experience)A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Why join us?
At Brighton, you’ll join a welcoming and forward-thinking academic community with a strong commitment to student success, alongside opportunities for professional development and a range of staff benefits. Applications from job sharers are welcomed.
Informal enquiries are welcome – please contact Jane Campbell, Subject Lead for Primary, Early Years and Education Studies, at j.campbell@brighton.ac.uk
This role will require a DBS check to be completed.
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The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.
For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.
Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.
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