Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Partnership Liaison)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Manchester Institute of Education is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education to enhance the PGCE Secondary Partnership. The role involves liaising with schools, ensuring quality assurance, and requires Qualified Teacher Status. Flexibility and travel are essential.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience working in Initial Teacher Education partnerships.
• Flexibility in working patterns and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to quality assurance and enhancement of PGCE Secondary Partnership.
• Liaise with schools and colleges, conducting visits and reporting.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in Initial Teacher Education

Flexibility

Job description

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Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Partnership Liaison), Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

85344e524321

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Summary

The Manchester Institute of Education is seeking to appoint an experienced and knowledgeable Lecturer in Education (Partnership Liaison) to work as part of its highly-regarded Secondary PGCE course. This is a lecturer (teaching-only) appointment, and it is a part-time role (0.15 full-time equivalent).

The Lecturer in Education (Partnership Liaison) role involves working as part of a team contributing to the quality enhancement, quality assurance, and maintenance of the PGCE Secondary Partnership through visits and liaison with schools and colleges, and communicating with academic and professional services teams in the university.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, together with recent and relevant experience of working in Initial Teacher Education partnerships, either in higher education and/or at a senior level in a school or college.

Flexibility in working patterns and a willingness to travel is required, as the role mainly involves liaising with, visiting, and reporting on approximately 45 schools during three placements: Placement 1 (Oct-Dec, approx. 25 schools), Placement 2 (Jan-Apr, approx. 15 schools), and Placement 3 (approx. 5 schools). Most visits are in-person, with meetings lasting around an hour.

Applicants must confirm, and post-holders will undergo checks to ensure that they are not barred from working with children or vulnerable adults, or subject to sanctions or ongoing investigations that could question their suitability for the role.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

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

Our University supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.

Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries, nor accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Further information:

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews can be directed to:

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

Application deadline: Midnight on the closing date.

Additional details: Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.