Head of Early Years Education

Edge Hill University -Faculty of Education

Salary Up to £60,671 per annum

Ref: EHM0172-0414

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

As a key senior member of the team, you will provide strong leadership and be responsible for the operational planning related to all aspects of Early Years Education, while also contributing to the performance and development of the wider faculty.

This means delivering innovative teacher education in partnership with key stakeholders, as well as high levels of student achievement and student satisfaction. You will act as an ambassador for the Faculty and University, influencing and engaging external partners and networks

About you

This is an opportunity to build your academic profile as you build ours - on a regional, national and international level. As an experienced educationalist, you'll have an outstanding track-record in the field of Early Years Education.

A creative, strategic thinker and a strong and inspirational leader, you'll be able to manage change at both a strategic and operational level. You'll also be well organised, with excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.

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.