Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Primary/Secondary ITT/E (0540-24) – Derby, DE22 1GB
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Inspiration, stimulation and real-world insight sums up our approach to learning and research across the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Our strong creative community of staff and students, combined with a dynamic, energetic flourishing creative economy, will allow your talent to thrive and for you to realise your ambitions.
The Institute of Education sits within the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. We specialise in Initial Teacher Education, Childhood Studies, Education Studies, SEND, School Direct and Post 14 and Postgraduate Studies. As a Guardian Top 30 provider, we have a strong focus on the application of research to real-world settings and professional partnerships, with over 500 educational settings.
About the Role
Due to the continued growth on this programme, applications are invited for a Lecturer/Senior lecturer in Primary/Secondary ITT/E within the Institute of Education. This role is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), across Tuesdays, Thursdays and either Monday or Friday, depending on business needs.
As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Primary/Secondary Initial Teacher Training and Education (ITT/E), you will deliver innovative, inclusive teaching and contribute to research within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Education at the University of Derby. This role involves shaping undergraduate and postgraduate programs to ensure an exceptional student experience, integrating real-world learning, and supporting employability.
You will also engage in impactful research to inform teaching, collaborate with partners, and contribute to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Additionally, mentoring students, fostering external partnerships, and contributing to program development are key aspects of the role, with Senior Lecturers taking on leadership responsibilities in these areas.
Anticipated interview date – 13th February 2025
About You
An experienced educator with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in either the Primary or Secondary age phase and a master’s degree, ideally in education. You will have recent or current classroom experience and a strong understanding of curriculum development, teaching at Level 7, and supporting Initial Teacher Training/Education.
You will demonstrate a commitment to innovative and inclusive teaching, employing digital pedagogies to deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences. Your ability to inspire and challenge students will help them apply a principled approach to practice and achieve outstanding outcomes.
As a team player, you will lead modules, contribute to the program's direction, and work collaboratively with SCITT partners. Flexibility and responsiveness to external and student needs are key, along with a willingness to travel within the UK, including overnight stays.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact the Head of Discipline for this post: Dr Alison Hardman via a.j.hardman@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
Closing Date: 30 Jan 2025
Area: Teaching and Research
Salary: £37,999 to £55,295 per annum pro rata
