Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education

Swansea or Carmarthen (hybrid working and travel to other locations necessary)

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

UWTSD ranked 1st in the UK for Courses and Lecturers in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020.

We are now looking for a Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education to join Yr Athrofa, part of the Institute of Education and Humanities, in Swansea or Carmarthen as part of the Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership (APLP).

- THE ROLE -

As a Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education, you will act as a key leader to the APLP and will take responsibility for the strategic leadership of its governance boards alongside partner schools.

Leading the APLP mentoring model, you will contribute to the development of teacher education and provide teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

You will offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, design and develop teaching materials, assessments and criteria, and supervise the work of students.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education, you will need:

- Evidence of a contribution to education research theory and practice

- Knowledge of, and engagement with, the school and community education sector in Wales

- Evidence of appropriate engagement with quality assurance and regulatory requirements

- Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

- Leadership skills and experience in the field of education and, where appropriate, the ability to manage and motivate staff effectively

- The ability to work under pressure and to deal with competing demands

- Personal academic and professional credibility and achievement

- An honours degree and a higher-level postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

- A teaching qualification

- BENEFITS -

- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay

- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family

- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave

- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications

- Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services

- Staff discounts on a range of products and services

- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

Other organisations may call this role Senior Lecturer, or Education Lecturer.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 2nd November 2021, 11:59pm