Lecturer in Physical Education (E&S)

Exeter Science Park Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a Lecturer in Physical Education (Education and Scholarship) on a 0.4 FTE, part‑time basis. The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F pro rata, subject to knowledge and experience.

The role focuses on delivering the PGCE Secondary Physical Education programme, including curriculum design, mentoring, tutorials, and quality assurance visits to schools, and assessing M-level work toward QT status. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline.
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
• Participate in external networks to recruit, secure placements, or build collaborations.
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum design and delivery of the University element of the PGCE Secondary Physical Education programme.
• Mentor students on the programme and work with schools to support the students, including tutorials and quality assurance visits to schools.
• Set and mark M-level assessments and moderate and support assessment of students for Qualified Teacher Status.
• Support the wider delivery of the PGCE Programmes, including partnership PGCE programmes with SCITT providers.

Job description

About The Role

Lecturer in Physical Education (Education and Scholarship)

This 0.4FT part-time post is available from as soon as possible after 1st January 2027. The starting salary will be from £44,352 on Grade F pro rata, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. This role may be subject to additional background screening, including the DfE Check a Teacher's Record service.

The Role

The post of Lecturer in Physical Education (Education and Scholarship) to support the delivery of our PGCE programmes.

The post will include curriculum design and delivery of the University element of the PGCE Secondary Physical Education programme. Mentoring students on the programme and working closely with schools to support the students, including conducting tutorials and quality assurance visits to schools. Setting and marking M-level assessments and moderating and supporting assessment of students for Qualified Teacher Status. Supporting the wider delivery of the PGCE Programmes, including partnership PGCE programmes with SCITT providers.

About you

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline;
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities;
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russell Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.