Assistant Head of Early Years Education (EYTS)

Edge Hill University -Faculty of Education

Salary Up to £56,409 per annum

Ref: EHM0086-0414

Build on our outstanding reputation

About us

Edge Hill is a dynamic university with a clear sense of direction, a forward-thinking culture and significant resources to invest in its future. The University seeks exceptional individuals to join our intellectually stimulating, creative and inclusive community set in the outskirts of a pleasant market town, with easy access to nearby cities of Liverpool and Manchester.

We are one of the largest and most significant providers of teacher education, training and research in the country and have a reputation for outstanding provision in partnership with schools, colleges and private sector organisations. In its most recent Ofsted inspection the Faculty was awarded 33 grade ones (outstanding) out of 33 possible graded aspects across the three areas, Primary and Early Years, Secondary and Post-compulsory Education and Training.

As part of its on-going success and growth it is continuing to expand the Faculty of Education team and wishes to appoint outstanding individuals who bring with them innovative and creative ideas and are enthusiastic about being part of a team that leads the way at a national and international level in the field of Education.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join an excellent team who provide some of the best teaching, learning and assessment training for the sector. As a key senior member of the team, you will provide outstanding academic leadership and support the Head of Early Years Education to shape this new, dynamic and strategically very important area of the faculty.

Implementing effective procedures to evaluate the quality of innovative teaching, learning and assessment across the programme, including high levels of student achievement and student satisfaction. Ensuring that EYTS provision is successfully delivered and includes a focus on recruitment, retention, delivery and maintenance of the very highest quality standards.

About you

This is an opportunity to build your academic profile as you build ours - on a regional, national and international level. You will have an exemplary passion and commitment to the work of Early Years Education and an enthusiastic desire to assist in the shaping of a new achieving team. 

A creative, strategic thinker and a strong and inspirational leader, you will be an excellent team player who is wholly supportive of other colleagues. As an outstanding communicator you will build positive relationships with local schools and colleges to enhance current provision.

For informal enquiries about the position you may wish to contact Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Education Robert.smedley@edgehill.ac.uk

For an online application form and job description, please http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs/foe/

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 27 April 2014