Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

The role of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer involves being an integral part of the team ensuring provision is to a high-standard and compliant with DfE and OfS requirements. You will contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes (including adaptions resulting from DfE mandated frameworks) to deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities. At Grade 7 this can involve module leadership, while Grade 8 may also have programme management responsibility., You will lead the subject specialist curriculum provision for our secondary student teachers, contribute to generic aspects of the ITE programmes and supervise practice-based learning across a number of schools within our partnership.

You will hold a relevant undergraduate degree with QTS, or PGCE (QTS) with a track record of successful maths teaching in a secondary school/provision and also experience at teaching undergraduate level and above - or delivering equivalent relevant professional training and development. We are seeking an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to operate effectively in a demanding environment, which has both academic and professional practice requirements and compliance demands, including internal and external auditing and inspection.

Evidence-based teaching and engagement in real-world research activity sets our team apart and we will be seeking this in our new appointments, along with the ability and attitude to inspire and collaborate for outstanding experience and outcomes for our students.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our School of Education which has a long and proud history in teacher education, a reputation for outstanding graduates and Early Career Teachers, and an enviable network of committed partner schools and other key stakeholders.

You will be appointed as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Secondary Maths, with a second subject specialism where available.

The School of Education at LJMU, is renowned for the quality and strength of its undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, along with a growing reputation for international partnerships and collaborative research. Student numbers on QTS programmes total between 500-600 per year. Student experience is at the heart of everything we do. The quality of our ITE Programmes and the development of socially engaged teachers - delivered through a team of committed and forward-thinking academic teams, is recognised by Ofsted and in the wider community., This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

This is your opportunity to be a key contributor to providing a high quality, exceptional and transformative educational experience for new teachers, and to be part of our continued development.

In return, you will be joining our vibrant School and Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies, at a pivotal moment of diversification and opportunities. We are a passionate and committed community of academics and professional support staff, and this makes the School of Education at LJMU a special place to work and thrive.

We offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.