Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Creative Pedagogies Verified listing

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Creative Pedagogies
Waldorf Learning Foundation (in partnership with Bath Spa University)
0.4 FTE • Permanent • £44,746–£47,389 / £48,823–£56,536 (pro rata)

Start date: 02 March 2026

Application deadline: 05 January 2026

Interview date for shortlisted applicants: 21 January 2026 09:00-13:00

The Waldorf Learning Foundation (WLF), in partnership with Bath Spa University (BSU), is seeking an academically grounded, research-engaged and creatively minded Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to contribute to the delivery and development of the Postgraduate Diploma in Waldorf Education & Creative Pedagogies (PGDip WECP).

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a distinctive postgraduate programme that brings Waldorf principles into conversation with contemporary educational research, critical pedagogy and progressive, creative practice. The role will appeal to a scholar/practitioner who values student-centred learning, pedagogic innovation and the advancement of creative, holistic and regenerative approaches across the UK education landscape.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an intermediate, or experienced, higher-education practitioner with a strong interest in creative and progressive pedagogies, who is motivated to contribute to a postgraduate pathway rooted in Waldorf Education and enriched by contemporary scholarship. You will bring:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in your specialist area
• Strong, demonstrable HE teaching experience
• Evidence of research and/or scholarship that enhances curriculum and practice
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, ICT and networking skills
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education and pedagogic innovation

Experience with Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia or related creative/progressive pedagogies is desirable, as is experience in curriculum development, senior leadership, fundraising and/or HE quality assurance.

The role

You will design and deliver teaching content for the programme’s two modules, contribute to curriculum development and engage in scholarly activity that informs and strengthens the student experience. You will also play an active role in programme administration, student support, recruitment and wider academic networks within the School of Education and WLF’s broader community of educators and partners.

Weekly online delivery currently takes place on Tuesday afternoons (16:30–19:30), with postgraduate team meetings on Wednesday mornings during term time, and two annual Landcraft Retreat weekends. Attendance at these key points in the academic cycle is required.

Why join us?

WLF is a small, values-led UK charity dedicated to improving children’s access to creative learning so that they may flourish in themselves and in their contribution to the world. We work to strengthen classrooms, communities and systems, especially those that are under-resourced or under-served, through teacher education, research and partnerships. You will become part of a collaborative team that values reflection, creativity, rigour, collegiality and professional growth.

Key benefits

At Waldorf Learning Foundation, the wellbeing of our employees is our number one priority. To recognise the fantastic work our team does and to support their wellbeing, we have a wide range of employee benefits, beyond statutory commitments. These include:

• Positive, values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong emphasis from CEO on wellbeing and workload management
• Homeworking
• Flexible working
• Part-time working
• 25 days annual leave per annum for full-time employees (or pro rata equivalent for part-time colleagues), plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced maternity pay

About the programme and partnership

The PGDip WECP is delivered through a blended model of weekly online twilight teaching and two annual immersive Landcraft Retreats held in-person in Herefordshire. The course is designed for working professionals who hold QTS and a PGCE. WLF leads programme design and delivery, while BSU provides access to institutional resources, quality processes and a vibrant community of educational researchers.

Bath Spa University is the highest rising university in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026) and the Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024, recognised for its strengths in creativity, culture and enterprise. The partnership between WLF and BSU reflects a shared commitment to creative learning, social inclusion and research-informed educational practice.

Safeguarding and EDI

WLF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will complete a self-disclosure form, and references will be sought prior to interview. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to ensure fair, inclusive and unbiased assessment at every stage of recruitment. All new staff complete online training in diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias as part of induction.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form and safeguarding self-disclosure form by midnight on 05 January 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact: comms@waldorflearning.com