Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education (Primary Education)

The School of Education includes a range of undergraduate and postgraduate Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses in primary and secondary education.  In addition, it has a range of full-time Education courses, and a substantial part-time education portfolio for those already supporting learning in educational settings.

The growing School of Education at the University of Bedfordshire is offering an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate colleague, with an active interest in teaching, research and enterprise, to join its established primary education team. We are seeking to appoint a member of academic staff to teach on, and lead practice in our primary education programmes. This includes: PGCE Primary Education with QTS (3-7); PGCE Primary Education with QTS (5-11); BA Primary Education with QTS (3-7); BA Primary Education with QTS (5-11).  The post holder will play a key role in supporting and delivering a range of education units across these courses which lead to Qualified Teacher Status. 

You will have knowledge and understanding of national and international perspectives in primary education as well as an understanding of contemporary research and development in this field. You will have a doctorate (or equivalent professional and/or leadership experience), and substantial teaching and professional expertise. This will include mentoring student teachers, and a proven track record in sharing good practice and leading teacher development activities. You might also have a publication record commensurate with your grade and role.  It will be offered at grade 7 or grade 8 and with a focus on research and/or professional practice.  If you wish to be considered for more than one post you should make this clear in your application.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please email Perry Knight, Head of School, on [email protected]

Interviews will be held week beginning 22nd April 2024

For a full job description and person specification for the Lecturer post please click here , for the Senior Lecturer post please click here .

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To apply:

Please log on to our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs and complete the online application.

Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.