Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (PGCE Secondary English)

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Manchester Institute of Education is seeking to appoint an experienced and inspirational Lecturer in English Education to work on its highly rated Secondary PGCE course. The post holder will work as part of a team contributing to Secondary English provision and to the wider PGCE/ ITE programmes and undertake appropriate course leadership, management and administrative duties.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, together with recent and relevant experience of Initial Teacher Education, in higher education and/or the Secondary education sector. It would be expected for applicants to hold a Master’s degree and desirable to have a PhD/EdD or be close to completion

It is hoped that the person appointed will also make a contribution to Masters and Doctoral supervision and to MIE’s research culture. Please note that flexibility in working patterns and a willingness to travel is a requirement of this role.

Post holders will be required to undergo checks to ensure that they are not barred from working with children or vulnerable adults or subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body or subject to any on-going investigation into any matter which may bring into question their suitability for the post applied for.

Applicants are required to confirm that they are not barred from working with children or vulnerable adults or subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body or subject to any on-going investigation into any matter which may bring into question their suitability for the post applied for.

This post can be filled by a single applicant or we are open to splitting this into two posts (e.g. 0.4 FTE and 0.5 FTE)

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Andrew Howes - Head of ITE

Email: andrew.j.howes@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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