Associate Professor / Head of Initial Teacher Education

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for an Associate Professor in Initial Teacher Education. The successful candidate will lead ITT provision, ensuring high-quality education outcomes. Applicants should possess a recognized UK teaching qualification and strong leadership experience. This permanent role offers excellent benefits and the chance to impact the future of education. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Flexible working options

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a recognized UK teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provision.
• Strong knowledge of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Join the leadership teams to ensure high-quality provision and trainee outcomes.
• Promote cross-professional collaboration to address societal challenges.

Skills

Recognized UK teaching qualification

Experience leading ITT provision

Strong grasp of ITE

Successful leadership across phases

Job description

Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

Research Field: Educational sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 6 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

School of Education

Location: Avery Hill Campus

Salary: £57,422 to £66,537 plus £4,170 London weighting

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 06 August 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 5041

The School of Education is part of the Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Greenwich. The faculty focuses on professional workforce development with extensive partnerships across various sectors. The School of Education has a long history dating back to 1906 and offers programs from early years to doctoral levels, partnering with educational settings across London and Southeast England. Recently, the school regained provisional accreditation as an ITT provider, aiming for full accreditation by September 2026.

The Institute for Lifecourse Development promotes cross-professional collaboration to address societal challenges. The faculty offers a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to transform lives through education, research, and practice.

Reporting to the Head of School, the successful candidate will join the leadership teams to ensure high-quality provision, partnerships, and trainee outcomes.

This is a permanent appointment as Associate Professor in Initial Teacher Education, with an initial three-year fixed-term role as Head of Initial Teacher Education. Candidates must have a recognized UK teaching qualification and experience leading ITT provision in the UK, with a strong grasp of ITE and successful leadership across phases.

The university offers excellent benefits, including pension schemes, holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and development opportunities. The institution values inclusivity, collaboration, and impact, aligning with its strategic plan.

Applicants are encouraged to apply via the university's vacancies page, ensuring all details are completed. The university is committed to diversity and supports applicants with mental health considerations during recruitment.

Employment Visa: This role qualifies for sponsorship under the UK Government Points Based System for a Skilled Worker Route.