Main duties and responsibilities
The successful applicant will work collaboratively and independently within a staff team to lead, plan, organise and deliver teaching and assessment of students training to teach maths in primary schools. The successful person will work flexibly as a team member to engage with a broad range of teaching and other activities in the Schools of Law and Education, drawing on relevant expertise and professional knowledge. The person appointed will work with school partners to support and develop trainees’ professional, subject and curriculum knowledge through centre (UH) and school-based training, managing their own work efficiently. Travel to schools to support and enhance the quality of school-based mentoring will be required. The successful applicant will actively engage in scholarship and/or research, supported by University and School of Education and staff.
Skills and experience required
The post holder will have proven experience of teaching in primary school(s) in the UK and/or relevant experience of working in the Initial Teacher Education sector. The successful applicant will demonstrate the appropriate breadth and depth of subject, pedagogical and professional knowledge in Primary education to be able to provide effective and innovative teaching in Primary maths. In addition, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate a proven track record of making a positive impact on pupils’ learning and progress and be able to visit schools (and other settings) to observe student-teachers’ practice.
Qualifications required
The post holder will have UK Qualified Teacher Status and a Postgraduate degree in a relevant field or significant experience, or an appropriate qualification at first degree. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS)
Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy, requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external or other contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS Checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
