Professor of Educational Leadership

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Full time

Grade 10 (competitive salary)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time

The post is full-time and based on campus in Leeds. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a colleague with significant experience of research, teaching and leadership in the field of Educational Leadership to help take forward this aspect of our School’s work to the next phase of its development.

Contributing to initiatives and developments within the field of Educational Leadership, the role contributes to achieving our ambitious research and teaching strategy. You will provide leadership to and promote development of the School’s Research Group for Curriculum, Pedagogy and Policy, encouraging co-ordination with School initiatives in teacher education, pedagogical practice and research. The role involves developing research projects, outward-facing activities, interdisciplinary work and collaboration with academic and non-academic external partners.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 21.6% of salary. Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development and Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Vanessa Kind, Head of the School of Education

Email: v.kind@leeds.ac.uk

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

Closing date: 31 May 2024



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