Lecturer in Midwifery

An exciting opportunity has become available for a clinical midwife who is interested in working in Higher Education.  Experience has shown that midwives who are interested in working in academia find these opportunities beneficial in providing insight into the role of the midwife teacher.

The secondment/ Fixed term contract will enable the successful applicant to experience all areas of the midwifery Lecturer role, under the guidance of our expert midwifery team. The applicant will be expected to engage in all areas of the midwifery lecturer role, including theory and skills-based teaching and to provide pastoral care for students. The successful applicant will also be allocated a practice site to support students in the practice environment.

The midwifery department is within the School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work, and sits in the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Work and Education and is based at Kingston Hill.

The Person

This is a great opportunity for a midwife interested in developing their educational skills to inspire students to support the health of women and birthing people. You will have an excellent reputation in the profession and a proven track record of professional practice with an interest or experience in teaching, education or research. You will be expected to support us to deliver Kingston University's Town House Strategy, contribute to the department’s teaching and learning portfolio, and the delivery of our wide-ranging education provision with support from our experienced lecturing team.

If you feel that you are able to inspire, motivate and communicate with students to promote their development then this is a role suited to you. The role also requires effective collaborate with colleagues both within the department, and the school.  Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the Kingston University values, as we are proud to be an ambitious, inclusive, innovative, and enterprising organisation.

Applicants must meet Kingston University’s learning and teaching standards. By the end of probation, you must achieve the relevant UKPSF recognition if not already obtained—either through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching programme for new lecturers or the Kingston Academic Practice Standards framework for experienced educators.

The Faculty

School of Education, Midwifery & Social Work

Individualisation is very important to us at Kingston University’s School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work. For our students that means a philosophy where we go above and beyond to deliver the practical teaching methods that will create the very best educators of tomorrow.

For our staff we provide the support they need to enable them to succeed in the different aspects of their role, including teaching, supervision and research. Everyone here enjoys an environment built on innovation where we recruit original thinkers who are motivated to explore new avenues and transform learners’ lives.

Further information

This is a part time (22.20 hours per week), fixed-term position for 11 months with a starting salary of £26,642.40 per annum (60% pro rata to £44,404 per annum).

To apply please submit an expression of interest along with support from the employing organisation (applicable for secondment).

This post is available as a result of maternity leave and it is expected that you will hold it for the full period. However, should the substantive post-holder on maternity leave exercise their right to return to work earlier, then this appointment will be terminated, subject to a notice period of one month. The maternity cover is for 11 months.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 27 August 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Georgina Sims, Head of Department of Midwifery or Claire McKellow, Associate Professor, Course Leader.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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