The British Journal of Special Education (BJSE) is recruiting

British Journal of Special Education is inviting applications for the role of Co-Editor-in-Chief

British Journal of Special Education (BJSE) is concerned with a wide range of special educational needs (SEN), and covers all levels of education: pre-school, school, and post-school. BJSE is widely read by nasen members as well as other practitioners, administrators, advisers, teacher educators, and researchers in the UK and overseas.

The journal publishes high quality empirical, and theoretical, articles from all national contexts. This includes all forms of research (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods), "think-pieces" around contemporary debates and response articles dealing with research previously published in BJSE.

You can find the full Aims and Scope here

nasen and Wiley are excited to be seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief to work alongside Incoming Editor-in-Chief Dr Tristan Middleton, University of Gloucestershire, UK. The successful applicant will work with the team to build on the journal's strong foundations and continue developing BJSE as a core community resource. There is an annual honorarium for the role.

We are committed to fostering a broad range of perspectives within our field. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, to ensure a representation of varied perspectives to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in our editorial process.

The successful candidate for the Co-Editor-in-Chief role will have an international network of contacts and will also ideally have the following:

• Broad and extensive knowledge in the field of special and inclusive education
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Experience in journal publishing and editorial decision making
• Commitment to varied perspectives in the editorial process

The pace of change in academic publishing is accelerating, and to respond, the Editors-in-Chief need to work together, alongside the Publisher and Editorial Board in an effective way. On this basis, a flexible and collaborative approach will be essential for all successful applicants.

For further details about this role, please refer to the Job Description below.

To apply, please submit your application via this form. If you have any queries about the role, please contact editorrecruitment@wiley.com

The submission deadline is 31st January 2026.

This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Job Description

The Editors-in-Chief will work closely with the Publisher to oversee the effective peer review of manuscripts and undertake initiatives for journal development. The role includes the screening of regular submissions and responsibility for peer review decisions. In addition, the Editors-in-Chief should be committed to journal development and editorial standards and will be responsible for implementing and managing core strategic initiatives alongside nasen and the Publisher.

The successful candidate will:

• Embrace a flexible and collaborative approach, working closely with nasen and the Publisher and Editorial Office staff at Wiley.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring that the journal's editorial practices, including peer review process, policies, and workflows, promote inclusivity and reflect varied perspectives in the advancement of scholarly research.