Lecturer in Primary Education (ITE)

The School of Education is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to be part of the Early Years and Primary Education team. You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate initial teacher education courses.

You will be expected to make significant contribution to the provision of high-quality teaching, research and income generation where appropriate. You will have a proven track record of teaching Early Years and Primary phases and experience of practice in these areas. You will be committed to enhancing the student experience and contributing to the performance and development of the wider School of Education. Ideally you will have a record of scholarly activity and research (or the capacity to achieve this), hold a Master's level qualification and possess or be working towards/willing to undertake a higher degree qualification at some point.  This role does require someone who has clear knowledge, skills and understanding as well as demonstrable experience of the PSRB requirements. 

You will possess a good Honours Degree (UK, or IK equivalence) or equivalent experience, a master’s qualification or equivalent experience or be keen to work towards a postgraduate qualification. You should have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS UK).

Applications are invited for this demanding role which provides scope for personal initiative and an exciting challenge for a creative and enthusiastic individual with a wide knowledge of the dynamic and rapidly developing Early Years and across the wider primary curriculum. 

In the first instance, please read the job specification and person specification for essential details about the post.  For further information, please contact Emma Luckhurst - Head of Primary Education ([email protected] )

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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