About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an appropriately experienced individual to become part of the subject team for the PGCE Science courses, with the need to have expertise in physics education.
The successful candidate will engage in relevant teaching and supervision of PGCE science students and will be responsible for coordinating and leading the PGCE Physics part of the course (including the Physics with Mathematics PGCE course). You may also be involved in teaching of physics education at undergraduate level, and there is also scope within the role to contribute to the MA Education (Science). The postholder will also be expected to engage in scholarship and/or research in some aspect of science education.
This post is on a part-time basis (.80 FTE/ hours per week) and the salary being offered is pro-rata to the FTE.
Employment is dependent on successful DBS check.
For further information on this post, please contact Dr Joanne Nicholl; email:
About you
The successful candidate will have a good first degree, or equivalent experience, in an area relevant to physics education. You must also hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, and hold a master’s (or higher) degree in education or related field (either completed or nearing completion).
You will have experience of working effectively with student teachers and/or school colleagues to support their professional development, and will demonstrate a sound understanding of Initial Teacher Education (ITE). A proven record of successful physics teaching in schools is essential, alongside a strong working knowledge of the UK school science curriculum.
The role also requires you to work with student teachers in a pastoral capacity, providing support and guidance as they progress through their training. You will have a good knowledge of academic literature in physics/science education. Finally, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing the field of physics or science education through the generation of new knowledge and the production of a range of research and scholarly outputs.
Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria listed.
It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
1. 41 Days holiday: 27 days annual leave; 8 bank holidays; and 6 closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part time staff)
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance