About this role
Who we are
Rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.
The Role
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.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Early Years Qualified Teacher Status; Experience of working in an early years setting; Strong knowledge of government policy and initiatives impacting the early years sector along with the challenges faced by the sector; and experience of mentoring colleagues and supporting their professional development.
If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Matthew Sossick, Deputy Dean of School
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University aims to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion in everything we do.
Staff have access to our highly competitive RoePlus benefits package ranging from sector leading family related leave, discounts at over 200 high street shops and brands, discounted IT hardware and software and the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London.
The closing date for completed applications is: 13 November 2026
It is expected that interviews will be held online: 30 November 2026
We reserve the right to close applications and commence interviews prior to the dates noted above subject to the responses received. Roehampton Academic Education Limited is a subsidiary company of the University of Roehampton.