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Lecturer in Education and Early Childhood Studies

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We are seeking to appoint new staff to join our enthusiastic and successful Education Studies and Early Years Cluster at our flagship Hendon Campus. The Cluster includes BA Education Studies, BA Early Childhood Studies and MA Education programmes. 

The role is suitable for highly motivated and experienced academics, able to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across programmes, as well as making a positive contribution to the research profile of the department and the university. We have two Lecturer in Education and Early Childhood Studies positions for recruitment – one at 1 FTE and one at 0.8 FTE.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in TWO or more of the following areas: 

•Early Years Education 

•Principles and Pedagogy of Primary Education 

•Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 

•Diversity and Difference in Childhood, Youth and Family Life 

•Pedagogical Value of Play 

•Historical and Contemporary Philosophies in Education 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate. You are therefore required to disclose details of any criminal record. ALL criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under this Act must be disclosed, as well as any other information that may have a bearing on your suitability for the post, including pending prosecutions.

The University will apply for a DBS certificate before your appointment is confirmed.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact the Director of Programmes Dr Lynette Morris l.morris@mdx.ac.uk or Head of Department Dr Nicky Spawls n.spawls@mdx.ac.uk

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader. 

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Job Details

Faculty/Executive
Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education

Company
Middlesex University

Location
Hendon

Starting Salary
£43,811 per annum pro rata

Grade
Grade 7

Contract Type
Permanent

FTE
1.8

Date Posted
Tuesday 28 July 2026

Closing Date
Thursday 13 August 2026

Reference
HED530

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