Job summary
A vacancy for a permanent part time Associate Lecturer has arisen on our highly regarded Professional Doctorate in Child, Community & Educational Psychology [M4] course. This is an exciting role that will support the next generation of Educational Psychologists in their professional training, and we are seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist (EP) to fill gaps arising from recent recruitment to the staff team. There is approximately a total of 15 hours per week available, and we are open to applications covering sessional time available.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Lecturer time available has a particular emphasis on supervision [both research and personal], marking and assessment as well as student recruitment and selection. We are keen to hear from practitioners with an established research and publication record, skills in supporting research at doctoral level and/or an interest in developing their scope of practice in this area. The post-holder may contribute to course teaching, including via asynchronous lectures, in-person and/or online workshops and seminars across the programme. The successful candidate[s] will work closely with the rest of the team in curriculum development when required, including ensuring inclusion, equity, disadvantage and discrimination are appropriately addressed and may take a lead in the planning of identified course activities. They will assist with initiatives in e.g., digital/blended delivery and digital innovation in pedagogy; support the updating of reading lists, course handbooks and other course materials; contribute to course resources and participate in or lead projects resulting in improvements to delivery.
Previous teaching/supervisory experience in higher education or in the public sector would be an asset; and contribution to and passion for initial Educational Psychology training is key to the role.
About us
The Trust has a national brief for training in the mental health professions, social care, education and forensic services across the age range. In 2020, the Trust was the first NHS body successful in obtaining registration with the Office for Students (OfS). Its academic awards are validated by university partners, mainly the University of Essex.
The Trust develops and delivers training initiatives that meet the needs of a modern health, social care and education sector and is responsive to policy and initiatives from government and other relevant agencies. The Trust is a welcoming and supportive organisation committed to ensuring its student body is diverse and reflects the populations its trainees will be working with. Its offer, provided through a range of platforms both digital and face to face, includes postgraduate programmes, CPD courses, and bespoke training for organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Beyond this, the Trust also provides organisational consultancy through Tavistock Consulting and hosts the National Workforce Skills Development Unit which works closely with Health Education England (HEE) to address key workforce challenges in the wider healthcare workforce.
We are looking for someone who centres the service user in everything that they do and who values student-centred leadership in ensuring our graduates practice safely and effectively across school and community contexts. A commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive applied psychological practice is essential: the successful candidate will demonstrate their dedication to social justice for all children, young people, their families and the practitioners who work with them in everything they do.
We are especially eager for interest from candidates from historically excluded and/or currently under-represented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Beyond this, the Trust also provides organisational consultancy through Tavistock Consulting and hosts the National Workforce Skills Development Unit which works closely with Health Education England (HEE) to address key workforce challenges in the wider healthcare workforce.
We are looking for someone who centres the service user in everything that they do and who values student-centred leadership in ensuring our graduates practice safely and effectively across school and community contexts. A commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive applied psychological practice is essential: the successful candidate will demonstrate their dedication to social justice for all children, young people, their families and the practitioners who work with them in everything they do.
We are especially eager for interest from candidates from historically excluded and/or currently under-represented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriately qualified to teach the discipline at the required academic level i.e.,
- UK recognised qualification in educational psychology or Masters level with current engagement in professional doctorate in educational psychology
Desirable
- Masters/post doctoral qualification in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
- Post qualification experience as required by the relevant professional and regulatory body
- Experience of academic research and supervision, as required by the Trust and/or relevant validating body
- Understanding and experience of research and supervision of projects addressed to questions of equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, disadvantage, discrimination et
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- Track record of writing for publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriately qualified to teach the discipline at the required academic level i.e.,
- UK recognised qualification in educational psychology or Masters level with current engagement in professional doctorate in educational psychology
Desirable
- Masters/post doctoral qualification in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
- Post qualification experience as required by the relevant professional and regulatory body
- Experience of academic research and supervision, as required by the Trust and/or relevant validating body
- Understanding and experience of research and supervision of projects addressed to questions of equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, disadvantage, discrimination et
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- Track record of writing for publication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
