Lecturer in Education

University of Reading

Location: London Road Campus

Job details

Contractual hours:7

Job category/type:Academic

Job description

Part-time 0.20 FTE

Closing date: 23:59 19th April 2026

Interviews will be held: Friday 1st May 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

At the Institute of Education (IoE) we offer a variety of courses, from a foundation degree, undergraduate courses, through to postgraduate qualifications, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses and additional CPD opportunities. We are one of the largest providers of education programmes in the South-East of England.

• Training 400+ teachers every year  
• Partnerships with 400+ schools  
• Strong focus on research-led teaching

Our programmes combine:

• theory   
• research  
• real-world educational practice

Students who study with us can be confident to receive high-quality, research-informed teaching that will challenge their thinking. We provide the highest levels of support to ensure our students get the best possible outcome alongside academic tuition that will facilitate students' career development, whatever their entry point or previous academic background.

The lecturer will be required to teach and module convene predominantly on the Undergraduate BA Children’s Development programme but may also be required to teach and module convene/act as a supervisor as and when required. This a vocational course and its students will be working for at least 0.5FTE per week in schools or settings, covering the age range of birth to 18. The students work in a diverse range of schools and settings, including for example, SEND, primary, secondary, PRUs and nurseries.

• A DBS check is required for this position
• The University’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and make clear that safeguarding checks will be undertaken
• The safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification, and whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Contact details:

Professor Sarah Marston, Head of School, s.m.marston@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.