Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

Job details

College

College of Arts, Humanities and Education

Responsible to

Assistant Head of Discipline/Senior Lecturer in ITE (Primary/EYTS)

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Salary

£37,099 to £54,395 per annum

Closing date

Sunday 14 April 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework .

Reference

0092-24

About the role

Due to growth in our Initial Teacher Training and Education (ITTE/E) partnership an opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training and Education, within the Institute of Education (IoE). Applicants should be experienced in the delivery of the primary curriculum. Applicants who have specialisms in wider curriculum subjects and who hold Qualified Teacher Status are particularly welcomed.

The Institute of Education has a long and successful history of educating and training educational professionals. It is an innovative and supportive community of learners with a strong research culture and reputation for providing innovative solutions to the field of education. Working with a range of external partners we play a central role in the provision of educational services throughout the Midlands and beyond. Our staff are experts in the field of early childhood, SEND, careers guidance, professional and vocational education and Teacher Training. We have a vibrant teaching portfolio through which we offer diverse perspectives, blend digital technologies and facilitate work-based opportunities to support graduate employability.

As a member of the ITT/E team you will be responsible for teaching, leading, curriculum development, research and consultancy within the field of primary education, especially pertaining to any of the subject areas identified above.  You will use innovative and inclusive learning strategies which serve to motivate and support students and staff alike to achieve outstanding academic and professional outcomes.

You will need to value highly the student experience, teaching quality and standards, flexibility, professional practice and employability. We expect to appoint a future facing, innovative candidate who is fully conversant with current debates within education.  

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jo Byrd -Assistant Head of Discipline: Primary ITT/E via [email protected]  

Principal accountabilities
Learning / Teaching

Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.

Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.

Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.

Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.

Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Research / Scholarship

Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.

Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.

Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.

Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other

Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.

Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.

Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.

Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.

Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.

Contribute to effective cross College / University working.

Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Fellowship of the Advance HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards (within 24 months).
• PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe.
• Subject specific qualifications / knowledge.

Experience
Learning / Teaching

• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students.
• Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmes.

Research / Scholarship

• Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
• Experience of research / enterprise activity.
• Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF or other areas identified in the College / University Research Strategy.

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning.
• Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups.
• Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally.
• Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working.
• Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values.
• Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE.
• A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience.
• A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum.
• A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum.
• Flexible to the needs of others.
• Innovative and creative.
• Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience.
• Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality.

Business requirements

• Able to take a flexible approach to work.
• Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching.
• Some evening and occasional weekend teaching.
• Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
• A commitment to own professional development.

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant subject area.
• Appropriate level of membership of a relevant professional body or working towards.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Experience
Learning / Teaching

• Recent proven experience of delivering excellent and effective learning and teaching identified by peer review at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a Higher Education provider.
• Demonstrable experience of module and / or programme leadership.
• Experience of developing innovative module/programme content and delivery methods.
• Online and blended learning / teaching experience.
• Demonstrable experience of successful curriculum development.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Research / Scholarship

• Developing national and international profile of research and scholarly activity.
• Experience of bidding for and obtaining external research funding.
• Experience of successfully applying discipline to income generation activities, including consultancy, industry-based applied research and KTPs.

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Able to identify potential sources of funding.
• A sound knowledge of the QAA Quality Code and HEFECE’s Operating Model for Quality Assurance.

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

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Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI ; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List

• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training

• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job

• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit Applying from Overseas .

DBS check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

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What is Adaptive Working?

Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.

In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.

Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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