Overview
As Lecturer in Education Mental Health Practitioner Training, you will teach on and assess Education Mental Health Practitioners, Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and Supervisors within Mental Health Support Teams. You will serve as the bridge between Edge Hill University and trainee sites to ensure comprehensive pastoral and academic support. The role seeks someone with frontline education mental health experience, capable of contributing to research activities and meeting REF-related requirements. This position supports innovative curriculum development within a forward-thinking department. You will shape student experiences while advancing the university’s mission to improve lives through知识
Pay / Benefits
- 48 days annual leave per annum (pro rata)
- Relocation and visa assistance policies
- Access to CPD with defined progression pathways
- Employee assistance programme with counselling and wellbeing resources
- Teacher’s Pension Scheme with employer contribution (28.68%)
- Discounted sport and leisure facilities on campus
Responsibilities
- Teach on and assess the work of Education Mental Health Practitioners, Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and Supervisors in MHSTs
- Act as liaison between Edge Hill University and learning sites to provide pastoral and academic support
- Contribute to research activities and meet qualitative/quantitative requirements for REF submission
- Support curriculum development within the department
- Engage with other education mental health professionals and learners to enhance learning experiences
Key requirements
- Experience in education or child and adolescent mental health, ideally with MHST exposure
- Experience in teaching and assessing related roles in MHST or education wellbeing contexts
- Knowledge of SEND and pupil mental health support is valuable
- Qualifications in therapeutic interventions (CWP/EMHP/CBT) desirable
- Supervision qualification desirable
- Proven professional practice in relevant fields
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong communication
- Pastoral and academic mentorship
- Teaching and assessment in higher education
- Research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
- Curriculum development
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