Lecturer in Psychology and Education

Lecturer in Psychology and Education

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£50,253 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Summary: The role of Lecturer in Psychology and Education at Leeds Beckett University involves teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs within the Interdisciplinary Studies department. The successful candidate will contribute to the university's innovative approach to teacher education and research aimed at improving the life chances of children and young people. A strong commitment to social justice and inclusive education is essential, alongside an academic background in psychology. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or professional equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology and Education.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative teaching and curriculum strategies.
  • Engage in research that impacts the life chances of children and young people.
  • Collaborate with partners to fund and evaluate practitioner research in educational settings.
  • Support social enterprises and corporate social responsibility projects.

Key Skills:

  • Academic background in psychology applied within educational settings.
  • Master’s degree or professional equivalent.
  • Passion for inclusive education and innovative teaching.
  • Strong commitment to social justice.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Salary (Rate): £50,253 yearly

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Academic/Research

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job reference
REQ0002113
Date posted
09/06/2026
Application closing date: Midnight
19/07/2026
Location
Leeds
Salary
Grade 7 (£44,746 - £50,253)
Package
Please refer to Candidate Pack
Job category/type
Academic/Research
Lecturer in Psychology and Education Job description This is an exciting time to join the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University.
As well as becoming one of the best performing providers of teacher education in the country, we’ve developed a reputation for innovation in our teaching, curriculum, and partnership work. We’ve also created a strategy to embed research into everything we do but not just any research – we want to develop research that improves the life chances of children and young people, creating real impact in regional, national and international contexts. We’re also committed to embedding our practice into our extensive partnership, funding collaborative practitioner research in schools, evaluating private sector corporate and social responsibility projects and supporting social enterprises to build capacity. Amongst all staff there is a strong commitment to social justice, and this informs all we do at the Carnegie School of Education.
As a result of growing student numbers, we’re seeking to appoint an inspirational Lecturer in Psychology and Education. Successful candidates will be based within the Interdisciplinary Studies department which hosts the Carnegie School of Educations non-QTS programmes and will be required to teach across both undergraduate and postgraduate provision. With highly motivated staff, a rapidly growing research culture and a large, effective partnership across the north, the successful candidate will bring a passion for the subject, for inclusive education, and will contribute to our reputation as an innovative, values-based School of Education. Candidates should have an academic background in psychology as applied within educational settings. It is essential that they hold a Master’s degree (or professional equivalent).
Potential candidates are encouraged to make informal contact with the Head of Subject, Dr Nicole Gridley .
Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 (23:59) Interview date: Week commencing 3rd or 10th August 2026 (this may be subject to change)
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.