Lecturer in Teacher Education
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Grade 7 £38,249 - £42,882pa pro rata |
| Location: | FRANCIS CLOSE HALL CAMPUS |
| Job Type: | Academic |
| Closing Date: | 13/05/2025 |
| Date Posted: | 25/04/2025 |
| Reference: | A1519 |
Description
0.6FTE, 22.2 hours per week
Under the University’s Agile Working Policy, a mix of working from home (if desirable) and on-campus working, across University sites for particular events and meetings. This role will also require travel to schools.
Are you an experienced and passionate secondary teacher looking to make a wider impact on initial teacher education? We are seeking a Lecturer in Secondary Education to join our dynamic and growing PGCE team, specialising in Art, Geography, or Maths, while also contributing to the delivery of Professional Studies.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with schools across Gloucestershire and beyond, shaping the future of teacher education. You will play a key part in planning and delivering subject-specific content, supporting trainee teachers and their professional development.
If you are an ambitious and successful secondary teacher looking to influence the next generation of educators, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to train exceptional teachers and make a lasting impact on education in the region.
About the school
The School of Education and Science is an ambitious and dynamic community offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and professional qualifications. We are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities and are devoted to addressing educational inequality. We would like to recruit a new colleague to enhance our dedicated Initial Teacher Education team and to increase our teaching and research capacity.
The PGCE Secondary is a growing course, with increasing numbers across a wide range of subject. The course team are continuing to expand their provision, seeking a suitable candidate to support this growing ambition. We have high student satisfaction and high levels of employment following graduation. Out trainee teachers benefit from input from a range of expert colleagues which enables them to feel confident and secure as well as achieving high academic outcomes.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate secondary teacher to play a pivotal role in training the next generation of educators. As a Lecturer in Secondary Education, you will contribute to the PGCE programme, specialising in Art, Geography, and/or Maths, while also teaching Professional Studies to trainee teachers.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging lecture materials for both in-person and online learning, including asynchronous resources. You will exemplify best teaching practices, ensuring trainees experience innovative and up-to-date pedagogical approaches that they can apply in their own classrooms. A commitment to continuous learning is key, as you will be encouraged to engage in research and further study to stay current with evolving teaching methodologies and educational policies.
Beyond curriculum delivery, you will play a crucial role in supporting trainee teachers' professional growth, including interview preparation and employability skills development. You will also observe and provide constructive feedback on trainees' teaching practice while they are on placement across a variety of school settings. Working closely with lead partner schools and university colleagues, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of subject-specific curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with national standards and best practices.
As part of thisrole, you will also be involved in Ofsted inspections, assessment marking, and personal tutoring, offering academic and professional guidance to students. Your work will directly impact the quality of teacher education across Gloucestershire, preparing future educators to thrive in diverse school environments and make a lasting impact on their students.
If you are an ambitious educator looking to broaden your impact beyond the classroom, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of secondary education. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to developing outstanding teachers for future generations.
How to apply
To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to submit a CV along with a Supporting Statement that addresses how you meet the essential criteria or please complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered.
Contact details
For more information on the role please contact Rachel Sullivan Academic Course Leader on 01242 714618
Key dates
Closing date: 13th May 25
Interview: 20th May 25
For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here
To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.
The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.