Lecturer In Secondary Education (0.75 FTE)

University of Cumbria; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

25 research and scholarly activitydays

Professional development support

HEA/Advance HE accreditation support

Mentor provision in first year

Job summary

The University of Cumbria invites applications for a Lecturer in Secondary Education based at the Lancaster Campus. You will contribute to the PGCE programme and work with School-based partners to deliver high-quality teacher education.

We seek innovative researchers and educators, with experience in secondary teaching and higher education, and a commitment to widening participation. The university offers substantial development opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of secondary school teaching and higher education.
• Ability to contribute to the PGCE programme.
• Experience partnering with schools to provide high-quality provision and QA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the teaching of the PGCE programme.
• Support School-based partners to deliver high-quality provision and QA.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities for the programme.

Skills

Secondary teaching

Higher education teaching

Curriculum development

Job description

We are theUniversity of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Secondary Education to join our team of academics based at the Lancaster Campus. You will bring relevant experience of secondary school teaching and higher education to the team to allow you to contribute to our well respected, established PGCE Programme. You will work in partnership with our School-based partners to support them to provide high quality provision and provide relevant quality assurance. You will also contribute to the teaching of the PGCE programme as well as support marketing and recruitment activity.

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.