Overview
Post Title: Senior Lecturer – PGCE Secondary Science Education
SBU/Department: School of Law and Education
FTE: 1 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £46,049pa to £58,225pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience.
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: De Havilland Campus, Hatfield
Main duties and responsibilities
The postholder will provide high quality teaching, research and module leadership on the Postgraduate Secondary Science Initial Teacher Training programme, providing pastoral and academic support for students. The Senior Lecturer will play an important role as part of a team incorporating the Head of Department, Programme Leader, the professional and technical staff, the Dean of School and the Associate Deans of School. The postholder will have responsibility for teaching and research into the development of the subject.
Skill and experience required
We are seeking a candidate with recent, relevant teaching experience in science at secondary level in the UK, combined with proven involvement in Ofsted inspection activity, either in schools or within the Initial Teacher Training sector. You will bring strong subject knowledge, the ability to lead curriculum development, and excellent communication skills to present complex ideas with clarity to a range of audiences. Excellent organization, planning and IT skills. You will be able to manage conflicting priorities and work both independently and as part of a team. You will have a clear understanding of the educational needs of students, an appreciation of their prior learning experiences, and the ability to create excellent working relationships. Experience in higher education teaching, research, or service evaluation would be an advantage.
Qualifications required
You will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. You will hold a Postgraduate qualification, i.e. Masters and/or PhD (completed or close to completion, e.g. has submitted final thesis) in a relevant field or significant experience. UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, and Fellowship of Advance HE would be ideal.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Additional information
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Chris Powell (Head of Secondary ITE – c.powell3@herts.ac.uk) or Dom Shibli (Head of ITE – d.shibli@herts.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 01 October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Reference Number: REQ000263
Date advert placed: 01 September 2025
The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent diverse life experiences and different cultural heritage. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. We also challenge stereotypes through stimulating discussions on sensitive topics and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusivity in the workplace. We wholeheartedly encourage and welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQ+ backgrounds who are currently under-represented within our School. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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