Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Secondary ITE

Reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for over sixty years, the School of Teacher Education at Canterbury Christ Church University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Secondary ITE to contribute to teaching, research and leadership in the Secondary age-phase.

The successful candidate will be a subject specialist in English, mathematics, or science (science applicants with a subject specialism in chemistry are especially welcome) and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be an enthusiastic and experienced education professional who is committed to delivering an outstanding student experience across courses in Secondary ITE. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant National Curriculum and the ability to teach across Secondary age-phases, you will have a track record in enabling student teachers to realise their full potential.

The successful candidate will also be willing to travel to partner schools in support of our student teachers and their mentors in placement.

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 Head of Secondary ITE and the Head of School.

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.

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. #yourCCCU

How to apply

Start date for applications: 15th of November 2023
Closing date for applications: 15th of December
Interviews are to be held: Early in 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Charlotte Cooper (Head of Secondary ITE) charlotte.cooper@canterbury.ac.uk, or Sharron Mackenzie (PGCE Secondary Education Course Director) sharron.mackenzie@canterbury.ac.uk, 01227 922248 (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number JOB REF. REQ04647

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.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

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