Edge Hill University -Faculty of Education
Salary Up to £41,242 per annum
Ref: EHT0904-0414
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
Early Years Education is of increasing importance given the increasing role of school and setting-led provision and the new requirement of Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). As the Partnership Development Co-ordinator you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of Early Years Education Initial Teacher Training. You will be responsible for the development and leadership of partnerships with educational settings including early years settings, academies, schools and other educational settings across the country in order to stimulate demand for and facilitate delivery of the Faculty’s Early Years programmes.
About you
You will passionate and committed to the work in Early Years Education and experienced in partnership development, building effective working relationships.
You will be a highly effective communicator and an excellent team player who is wholly supportive of other colleagues. You will have an enthusiastic, well informed, innovative approach to partnership development work.
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
