Through innovative teaching, insightful research and inspired partnerships, the Education provision within the Department of Psychology and Education at University of Staffordshire is producing creative, passionate and highly skilled education professionals. Join us and you will experience a progressive culture that gives everyone the freedom to achieve and the support to succeed.

University of Staffordshire offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in education, alongside apprenticeship routes. These span both Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and non-ITE provision, supporting learners at different stages of their professional development across the education sector. We were successfully inspected by OFSTED in 2024, ranked 5th place in the Guardian Subject League Tables for 2025 and are fully accredited to offer teacher training.

We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic academic to contribute to teaching and learning across our Education provision.

We have a vacancy for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education. We are looking for someone with experience of learning and teaching within an educational context. The successful candidate will be passionate about the development of the education workforce and committed to delivering an outstanding student experience.

We are seeking someone with the ability to contribute to the design and delivery of an inspiring and inclusive curriculum across our provision, and to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

The successful candidate should possess an appropriate teaching qualification alongside their postgraduate academic qualification. Experience of Initial Teacher Education (ITE), early childhood, education studies, apprenticeship provision, school or educational leadership, or professional training would be advantageous.

Main Responsibilities 

The main responsibilities for our Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education will be to:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality academic provision across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within Education
• Teach across a range of education programmes, including ITE (applicants with QTS only), early childhood, education studies, apprenticeships, and related disciplines as required
• Provide academic and pastoral support for students across a range of levels and/or programmes
• Contribute to curriculum development, enhancement and quality assurance processes across the provision
• Contribute to University-led and/or School initiatives in line with strategic priorities and business development plans

Contact For Informal Discussion

Kirsty Apps - Head of Department for Psychology and Education kirsty.apps@staffs.ac.uk

Duncan Hindmarch - Postgraduate Course Director for Education duncan.hindmarch@staffs.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £55,755 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Permanent

University of Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent) has an exciting award portfolio that includes Cyber Security and Computer Science courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, each has a key focus on practical scholarship, industry relevance and employability. 

The University is keen to appoint an enthusiastic individual who will contribute to academic development in the area of Cyber Security / Computer Science. It is expected that you would have a record of research in the area (or be building one). You would be expected to have worked in delivering subjects to on-campus students, and distance learners. In addition, it is essential that you have a willingness to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of the following areas of Cyber Security / Computer Science - to include penetration testing, ethical hacking, programming, software security, AI techniques, and cloud and network computing. The team of staff you would be joining teach and support the delivery of modules with both a practical and theoretical focus.   

You will be student focused, team-oriented and flexible with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presenting skills. Recent experience of teaching and assessing in HE in either face to face or distance learning mode is desirable, as is experience of module leadership and development. 

Main Responsibilities 

The main responsibilities for this role will be to:

- Prepare and deliver lectures and practical classes, assessments (and undertake marking)

- Deliver training related to Encase, XRY and other cyber related tools

- Supervise student projects ranging from BSc to PhD level

- Contribute to the departments quality processes, and course continuous monitoring

- Work as an academic mentor to student groups

- Develop cyber related research and funding opportunities within the department

- Manage modules and course leader activities

Contact For Informal Discussion

 Dr Russell Campion: r.j.campion@staffs.ac.uk

Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £55,755 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Permanent

 We are looking for a highly motivated Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer to join us in delivering our exciting undergraduate and postgraduate counselling programmes. We have a well-established and popular set of counselling programmes ranging from an introduction to Basic Counselling Skills 10-week course, a Certificate in Counselling, through to our accredited Diplomas and MSc in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. 

Applications are sought form enthusiastic, team-oriented, flexible individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presenting skills. The counselling team covers a range of counselling theoretical approaches, practice and research interests, in a team approach to teaching and learning. We are looking for a person with practice experience in integrated counselling and different therapy modalities. Experience of teaching and assessing in Higher Education is desirable, as is experience of group facilitation. 

As a member of a team delivering teaching on professional counselling courses, we are looking for someone currently practicing as a counsellor, therapist or supervisor who is an accredited member of the BACP, engaging in regular professional development in line with ethical guidelines. Applicants should also hold an MSc in Counselling or Counselling Psychology, a qualification in supervision, and relevant professional experience. 

Main Responsibilities 

• To play a role in the development and delivery of academic provision to undergraduate and postgraduate students, specifically in the area of counselling.
• To facilitate personal development sessions, skills, and supervision groups
• Applicants with experience teaching in HE may be asked to take on the role of Academic Link Tutor for one of our partner providers
• To contribute to University led and/or School initiatives and developments in line with strategic business development plans

Contact For Informal Discussion

Nadean Johnson nadean.johnson1@staffs.ac.uk - Course Director for Postgraduate Psychology, Counselling, CBT and PWP

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £55,755 Per Annum Pro Rata Permanent Part Time 22.5 Hours
Permanent

Come and join our brilliant and friendly team! As part of the growth and development of our Clinical Psychology provision, we are looking for a highly motivated clinical psychologist lecturer to join us as Clinical Director, delivering the clinical experience element of our postgraduate programme and contributing to our high-quality research profile. The post holder will become part of a friendly, hard-working and dedicated team of academics who deliver the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

The University of Staffordshire Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is delivered in partnership with local clinical psychologists in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The over-arching framework for the programme is the impact of society and context on psychological well-being and there is an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, innovative practice, and the importance of critical and contextual thinking. Our service user and carer group has an important role in contributing to and influencing all aspects of programme delivery.

Applications are sought from enthusiastic, team-orientated and flexible individuals ideally with experience of working on a clinical psychology training programme and/or experience of Higher Education. However, leadership experience within an NHS/clinical role will also provide valuable skills and experience relevant to the role. Successful applicants will have a clinical psychology qualification, be registered with the Health and Care Professions’ Council and have up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology practice. Applicants should have substantial experience of working post-qualification (minimum of five years) and have an enthusiasm for training. A track record of publications would be advantageous.  

Pay banding equivalent to NHS Band 8c, inclusive of a Market Supplement as necessary to ensure equity of pay to NHS Banding.

Main Responsibilities 

The role involves oversight responsibility of the clinical strand of the programme but will be expected to participate in the academic and research strands as appropriate. Working directly with the clinical tutors, the post holder will be responsible for placement allocations, quality monitoring and development of the clinical experience of trainees, and co-ordination of supervisor training. There is an expectation that the post holder will also engage in research supervision of Doctoral trainees as well as teaching, relevant to the role, experience and areas of clinical expertise.

We benefit from working across the region with several organisations and agencies, including NHS, third sector, social enterprise and charitable organisations. Putting the students first is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing an excellent student experience through exciting and innovative programmes, and research and practice informed teaching at every level.

The Clinical Director will report directly to the Programme Director and have line management responsibility of the clinical tutors on the clinical psychology team.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Programme Director - Dr. Yvonne Melia Yvonne.Melia@staffs.ac.uk

Academic Director - Dr. Lisa Berry Lisa.Berry@staffs.ac.uk

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £57,422 to £66,537 Per Annum Pro Rata Permanent Part Time 25.9 Hours