Lecturer in Education

Unit :  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Salary :  £45,585 to £46,974
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  21538
Full Time, Fixed-term contract for 2 years
Closing Date :  11 April, 2024 - 12:00

Interview date: Friday 26 April 2024

Flexible working patterns will be considered.

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be up to 10 times a year and normally not more than once a month.

Full time starting salary is £45,585 to £46,974 per annum, with potential progression when in post to £54,395 per annum.

Internal candidates already within the salary banding will remain on their current spinal point as per policy.

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lecturer to join the Open University’s Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS).  You will be part of the undergraduate Education Studies (Primary) team situated in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS).  In addition to running the successful undergraduate Education Studies programme colleagues may have opportunities to contribute to the Masters programme, postgraduate research, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Wales and global projects with our partners.

Details of some of the team’s research and scholarship activity can be seen at the Faculty of Wellbeing Education and Language Studies  welcome to WELS research pages .

This is an excellent opportunity for a colleague to contribute to the:

• development and delivery of modules and resources in the undergraduate programme area of Education Studies (Primary)
• Faculty’s programme of research and scholarship.
• academic development and organisation of the programme, School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sports, the Faculty and The Open University 

Skills and experience

• A higher degree (Masters or above) relating to Education Studies (Primary).
• Relevant experience of HE teaching and assessment that engages and retains students.
• Experience and a recognised qualification relating to teaching children aged 3 – 12 years.
• The knowledge and experience necessary to contribute to the development and production of modules in Education Studies (Primary).
• A strong commitment to excellence in inclusive learning and teaching for a diverse student population.
• Demonstrable experience of having used digital technology for a variety of purposes including learning and teaching.
• The ability to engage in research, scholarship or knowledge exchange through activities such as publications and/or widely recognised and disseminated contributions to learning and teaching in Education Studies (Primary).

More information can be provided via the below link to the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the particulars of this role before making an application, please contact Paula Addison-Pettit by email at [email protected] . 

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Emma Jones at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or [email protected] quoting the reference VRF 21538.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the instructions on The OU Job’s page. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be received.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.

To apply for this role please submit the following as one document;

• CV
• Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job description.

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Posting Date :  14 March, 2024 - 13:30