Background of department/role

Reflecting the continued growth of our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Primary Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses, the School of Teacher Education is seeking to appoint 2 x Lecturers/Senior Lecturers to contribute to teaching, research and leadership in the Primary age-phase.

The successful candidate will be a primary specialist with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be an enthusiastic and experienced professional who will deliver an outstanding student experience across courses in Primary ITE, including BA (Hons) Primary Education (full-time) and PGCE Primary Education. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and understanding of the primary National Curriculum, and the ability to teach across the primary ITE curriculum (including a comprehensive understanding of the Core Content Framework), you will have a track record in leading the development of innovative pedagogies that improve learning outcomes for all.

You will be willing to travel to partnership schools in support of our trainees and their mentors in placement and be committed to building positive relationships across the ITE partnership. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research in the School of Teacher Education.

For the Senior Lecturer post it is expected the candidate will undertake a leadership role within the School as determined by the requirements of Primary Education.

Applications are welcome from those already working in a higher education context and those looking to transition into higher education from a school or college setting.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

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How to apply

Start date for applications: 04/09/2023
Closing date for applications: 25/09/2023

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact the Head of Primary ITE: Claire Harris by email claire.harris@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number JOB REF: REQ04443.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.