Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Lecturer to join our Department of Education, providing high‑quality teaching and supporting trainee teachers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses and postgraduate routes, ensuring courses are aligned to university priorities.
* Work closely with partner primary schools to establish and maintain strong theory‑to‑practice links.
* Provide pastoral support to students, helping them thrive and become independent professionals.
* Develop and apply innovative teaching techniques to foster enthusiasm, understanding and critical enquiry.
* Participate in Open Days, Get Into Teaching events and other key activities, sharing good practice across the team.
* Support research, enterprise and scholarly activities as integral to the post‑graduate teaching role.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience of teaching in primary schools.
* First degree and relevant experience in Initial Teacher Training is desirable.
* Experience mentoring trainee teachers or working in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is highly desirable.
* Enhanced DBS check is essential.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Purser at paul.purser@bcu.ac.uk.
Benefits
* Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
* Career development opportunities to grow, develop and progress.
* Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
* A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices and procedures to ensure that we promote these values in all aspects of our operations.
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