Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education and Liaison Tutor for School Direct

Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education and Liaison Tutor for School Direct £35,244 to £44,607 per annum

The Faculty of Education, Health and Social Care at Winchester has an excellent reputation for providing Secondary RE initial teacher education through post graduate provision. We operate through rich partnerships with schools and settings and aim to further develop these with School Direct places in all secondary subjects. We wish to appoint a colleague who will lead the Secondary PGCE ITE programme, making significant contributions to the delivery and development of the University’s programme in initial teacher education and to professional learning in schools and other educational settings.

We are particularly looking for a candidate who can demonstrate expertise and experience in Religious Education. You will teach RE and Professional Studies within the Secondary PGCE programme, deliver CPD for teachers and contribute to teaching at masters level. A substantial proportion of the post will be to participate in and develop external networks to build relationships for future collaboration. You will actively seek opportunities with partner schools and academies to develop School Direct partnerships, as well as developing and delivering professional learning and research opportunities with schools and other educational settings

You will be passionate about education and committed to supporting teacher development. You will have track records of successful teaching in secondary schools, with recent experience of working either in the school environment as a skilled practitioner, a consultant or a lecturer in higher education, with the commitment and enthusiasm to communicate your knowledge effectively. You will hold a degree, qualified teacher status and, ideally, a higher qualification. The Faculty has a dynamic research and consultancy environment that generates support for innovative projects each year. The successful candidate will have a range of opportunities to develop research interests, to develop key areas of expertise into consultancy, and to maintain links with schools. 

For informal enquiries please contact Kriss Turner, Director for Teacher Development, kriss.turner@winchester.ac.uk or Jane Warren, RE coordinator, jane.warren@winchester.ac.uk

The University is committed to the well being and development of its employees and offers an excellent staff development programme, sports facilities and pension scheme. 

Closing Date:  12 May 2013
Interview Date:  21 – 23 May 2013

Applications should be made on line at www.winchester.ac.uk. Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted.

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