Teaching Fellow

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Education (Leadership) to join Southampton Education School. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, research-informed environment with a strong commitment to educational leadership, innovation, and impact.

The postholder will play a central role in the delivery and development of the MSc Education programme, with a particular focus on leadership-related modules. You will contribute high-quality teaching, support student learning and supervision, and help shape the ongoing development of our postgraduate provision.

You will join a collegial and ambitious School committed to advancing education through research-informed teaching, professional engagement, and innovation in pedagogy.

What you’ll do

You will

Deliver high-quality teaching across the MSc Education programme, primarily on educational leadership modules, using a range of approaches including lectures, seminars, and tutorials

Design, assess, and provide feedback on coursework and examinations, supporting student progression and achievement

Supervise postgraduate students, offering academic guidance and support for their learning and research

Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of leadership-focused curricula, ensuring coherence, innovation, and alignment with current research and practice

Support the School’s teaching objectives through ongoing evaluation and improvement of learning and teaching

Contribute to pedagogic scholarship, including dissemination of teaching innovation and practice

Undertake administrative and coordination responsibilities linked to programme delivery (e.g. admissions, assessment processes, quality assurance)

About you

We are looking for a colleague with expertise in educational leadership and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching.

You will have

Substantial knowledge and experience in educational leadership, underpinned by relevant theory and research

Experience of teaching and/or leading educational leadership provision at postgraduate level

A strong understanding of education across school, FE, or HE contexts

A relevant postgraduate qualification (Level 7) and a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGCAP, QTS or equivalent)

The ability to design and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment

Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams

What we offer

The opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded MSc Education programme with a strong leadership focus

A supportive academic environment committed to research-informed teaching and innovation

Opportunities for professional development and pedagogic scholarship

Access to a vibrant academic community within a leading Russell Group university

About Southampton Education School

Southampton Education School is recognised for its strong research base, commitment to evidence-informed practice, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Our MSc Education programme attracts a diverse cohort of professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of education and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Working at the

University of Southampton

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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