About The Role
Lecturer in Infant and Early Years Practitioner - VIG (Education and Scholarship)
This part‑time post (0.1 FTE) starts 30 June 2026 and is fixed term until 31 December 2026. It aligns with the University’s fair employment for all principles and any additional funding will be discussed during the contract.
Salary will be from £43,482 per annum pro rata on Grade F, depending on skills and experience. The post may attract a market supplement in line with Agenda for Change 8a.
Cedar is a Clinical Applied Psychological Practice Centre of Excellence. We are one of the largest providers of training in evidence‑based psychological practice and therapies in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to join Cedar in training and developing the next generation of infant and early years practitioners. As part of the National NHS Children and Young People’s Psychological Training programmes, the Infant and Early Years Practitioner programme supports the development of practitioners working with children and families with children under 5 years, increasing access to evidence‑based psychological therapy.
The Role
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with a particular interest in Video Interaction Guidance and the training and supervision of Infant and Early Years Practitioners.
The role involves supporting trainees by delivering VIG supervision on alternate Mondays during term time. You will work with other supervisors and the Clinical and Programme Leads to ensure efficient and effective delivery of clinical supervision within the teaching programme and in line with the College’s education and external affairs strategies. You may also contribute directly to teaching in relation to the development of clinical skills in the specified area and to the implementation of innovative teaching practices related to clinical supervision.
The post will require the post holder to:
* act as an independent practitioner, supervising the formulation and implementation of appropriate treatment plans for trainees
* work alongside clinical supervisors, academics, trainers and clinicians to provide a high‑quality supervisory service
* undertake marking and assessment of clinical competency and academic assignments of trainees with a range of approaches as required
* keep records of supervision sessions and reflectively discuss clinical cases with the supervisory team
* implement policies, propose changes to practices and procedures for your own area of work and propose policy or service changes that impact beyond your own area for the wider training and clinic settings
* offer regular group intervision
* offer 1‑1 supervision of VIG practice, liaising with workplace supervisors and teams where necessary
* provide individual tutorials to students where needed
About you
For a Lecturer post you will:
* possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a professional practice qualification or equivalent, capable of developing teaching programmes and supporting learning
* use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
* participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities
* have evidence of excellent teaching/supervision identified by peer review and have made an impact at the discipline programme level beyond your own teaching
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minority individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit‑based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably.
Further information
Please contact Anne Hockaday: a.hockaday@exeter.ac.uk.
What we can offer you
* Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
* Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
* An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
* Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
* A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a fertility treatment policy
* A beautiful campus set in the heart of Devon/Cornwall
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