Senior Lecturer in Education (Curriculum Specialist - Science)

In this role you will join our team of committed academics who enable students to transform lives through their teaching practice. You will route lead our Secondary PGCE in Science, educating new teachers to become highly proficient, future-orientated practitioners. With your fellow route and curriculum leads, you will deliver teacher education programmes across all age-phases. The role also includes supervision of students in practice placements.

The Person

You are an inspirational teacher who is passionate about science. You’ve taught in secondary schools and held leadership roles in the subject. You have a deep understanding of science education and a proven track-record as a practitioner. You are determined to make an impact on policy and practice in the field. You are currently, or keen to become, a research and knowledge exchange engaged academic.  You will contribute new knowledge to the field of education through your research and scholarly activity and, in turn, enhance students' learning and practice. You are also someone who relishes the opportunity to undertake a wider area of responsibility in the Department.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the Kingston University standards in learning and teaching, and research. By the end of the probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained). For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

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 learning that draws on a variety of technologies and approaches that develop the very best practitioners 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 full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £49,468 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 6 October 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ms Joanne McKibbin, Head of Department of Education. 

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. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.