Education The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a Subject Area Leader for English to contribute to the Department’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programme. Our PGCE programme has a long track record of working with schools to deliver research informed professional teacher training courses. Beginning Teachers on both the university-led PGCE and Lead Partner pathways benefit from internationally recognised academics and curriculum developers working alongside experienced teachers from over 80 partner schools to contribute to course development and delivery. Subject Area Lead for English As Subject Area Leader, you will make a major contribution to the work of the English programme. You will work closely with the Director and take responsibility for the programme, overseeing all aspects of programme design and execution. The post includes teaching, supervision, assessment and feedback as well as recruitment and selection. You will work closely with the partnership schools and mentors. Skills, Experience & Qualification needed You must have a first degree and relevant teaching qualification. You should have substantial knowledge of current issues in ITE and mentoring and have experience of teaching and learning in a HE context. For informal enquiries: Please contact Professor Claire Ball-Smith ( Claire.e.ball-smith@york.ac.uk ) Condition of employment This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. EqualityatYork