Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Learning) in Education - Secondary History (0.5 FTE)

Economics Network; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Liverpool Hope University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Learning) in Secondary History at 0.5 FTE on a fixed-term basis until 9 July 2027. The post focuses on teaching the History PGCE, developing a research-informed curriculum, and providing pastoral support to trainees within our Partnership schools.

The successful candidate will have strong subject expertise in history, and a track record in HEI/ITE curriculum development and collaboration with schools.

Qualifications

• Strong subject expertise in history.
• Experience in HEI/ITE curriculum development beneficial.
• Ability to contribute to recruitment and partnerships with schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the History PGCE programme and contribute to curriculum development.
• Provide pastoral support to trainees and mentor school-based tutors.
• Support recruitment activities and visit trainees in Partnership schools.
• Contribute to wider programme developments and the Teach Education mission.

Skills

Subject expertise in History

HEI/ITE curriculum development

School leadership experience

Partnership building with schools

Job description

The School of Education at Liverpool Hope has a long history of training teachers, with well-established Partnerships across theNorth-West. Teacher Education has been taking place since 1844. Our history of excellence in Teacher Education can be traced back to our three founding colleges who came together to form the unique ecumenical institution of Liverpool Hope University.We are a teaching institution with research embedded acrossallofour courses.

Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Learning) Secondary History (0.5 FTE)

Building upon our successes, we are now seeking an experienced colleague to join us to make a major contribution to the development of theSecondary History PGCEprovision within theSchool on a temporary basis until 9th July 2027. The rolecomprisesteaching on the History PGCE programme, further developing theresearch informedcurriculum, providing pastoral support to trainees, contributing to recruitment activities, visiting trainees in Partnershipschoolsand supportingschool basedmentors. The successful candidate will alsodemonstrateadditionality and the capacity and desire to support wider aspects of the programmes.

As ahighly-skilledprofessional, the person appointed will have astrongsubjectexpertisein historyandhave the professionalexpertiseand drive for training the next generation of Hope teachers. They will also align with our values and commitment to social justice and inclusion.Recent experience in a professional context such as HEI, ITE curriculum development, school leadership, experience across multiple key stages, and the ability to offer additionality to the role would be beneficial.We are also looking for professionals who understand the importance of the university-school partnership and will be skilled in strengthening relationships with schools.

We are looking for an individual who will bring enthusiasm and a sense of vocation for their chosen subject and profession, with demonstrable successful experience in an educational context.You will be supported to develop fully as a leading Teacher Educator; this will include training and professional development. Bringing substantial, recent, and relevant professional experience, which may be within HEI, you will be looking for an opportunity to work with others to ensure that Hope ECTs and graduates continue to be effective, reflective, fully informed, and committed curriculum shapers of the future.

The post isfixed term covering a period of leave,we are keen to recruit somebody who complements our established and dedicated Secondary team.

We recruit staff nationally and internationally as we seek out the best to help build Hope for the future. If you joinusyou will be doing so at an exciting and challenging time as we work to build aliberal artsinspired university of distinction in the UK. If you have the drive and commitment toassistin this task, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Candidates should have a profile in line with criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Closing Date: 5.00pm on Monday 9th November 2026

£48,337 to £57,666 per annum