Lecturer in Educational Psychology
Lecturer in Educational Psychology
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£ 41064 - 56535
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Job Description
Salary: 41064 to 56535 per annum (pro rata) plus 8500 per annum (pro rated) supplement.
Newcastle University is a great place to work with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 13 October 2025
The Role
The School of Education Communication and Language Sciences (ECLS) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Educational Psychology. You will join a committed flexible and innovative team making a significant contribution to the delivery management and development of the Universitys Educational Psychology (DAppEdPsy) programme. You will have knowledge and understanding of contemporary research and development in the field of Educational Psychology from a national and international perspective. You will act as a tutor and research supervisor for students on the DAppEdPsy programme. You will be encouraged to engage in scholarly activities and to apply knowledge acquired to teaching and engagement activities. You will contribute as appropriate to teaching tutoring and supervising within the suite of education programmes offered within the school of ECLS.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team. We believe that success depends on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
For more information about our team and the School of Education Communication and Language Sciences please click here.
Any informal enquiries should be directed to Wilma Barrow ( ) or Julie Morris Head of School().
We would welcome a conversation with any Local Education Authority (LEA) colleagues who may wish to discuss an arrangement with the University for this part time opportunity.
This is a part time position for 18.5 hours per week.
To apply please upload an up-to-date CV and letter of application outlining specific examples around how you meet the requirements set out in The Person section below.
Interviews will be held on the 10th November 2025
This is a readvertisement previous applicant do not need to apply.
Key Accountabilities
Design and deliver high quality teaching and learning material resources and activities to students in line with ECLS and Faculty teaching objectives and carried out within the requiremements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Education and Training and the British Psychological Society Standards for Educational Psychology training programmes
Set mark and assess coursework providing timely and effective feedback to students
Provide a range of timely student support to enhance student experience and achievements including personal tutoring
Take responsibility for a defined administrative role such as Module Leader
Supervise and examine DAppEdPsy research theses and where appropriate other postgraduate research students
Support the assessment of competence of students on professional practice placements
Provide training for placement supervisors
Evaluate all areas of own practice and undertake continuing professional development
Contribute to the recruitment and selection of trainee educational psychologists
Undertake academic scholarly and allocated administrative duties as required by the Head of School
The Person
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Demonstrable ability to deliver high quality teaching related to Educational Psychology in a Higher Education and/or CPD context
Experience of supervising trainee Educational Psychologists
Professional knowledge gained from employment in a local authority educational psychology service
Evidence of successful engagement in a range of practice developments in Educational Psychology
Knowledge of a wide range of research methods spanning both quantitative and qualitative approaches
Proven organisational skills
Desirable
Specialist knowledge of an area of Educational Psychology practice
Evidence of engagement with external stakeholders
Evidence of dissemination of own scholarship or practice at regional or national level
Experience of research supervision
Personal tutoring experience
Experience in teaching and assessment in Higher Education
Attributes and Behaviour
Ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing
Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to engage with and respond enthusiastically and positively to students
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work collaboratively constructively and flexibly within a team of academic and professional colleagues and students
Qualifications
PhD or Professional Doctorate (in Educational Psychology)
HCPC registered Educational Psychologist and eligible for chartered membership of the British Psychological Society
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 28102
Employment Type
Part-Time
