Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

About the role

Department of Education, Benjamin Zephaniah Building. Permanent, full‑time position. Salary £52,462 to £60,842 per annum. Reference LSOS26011. Released 15 September 2026; closing 23:59 BST on Thursday 01 October 2026; interviews Monday 19 October 2026. Role summary: We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) who is an experienced leader and accomplished practitioner, with extensive expertise in supporting and developing trainee teachers within school and/or higher education settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Initial Teacher Education, expertise in the evidence‑base that underpins the ITT Core Content Framework.
• Primary and/or Secondary phase specific expertise related to school curriculum.
• Strong track record of curriculum leadership, partnership development, quality assurance and securing trainee teacher QTS outcomes.
• Leadership across teacher training provision, working in collaboration with Primary and Secondary courses to ensure excellent outcomes for trainee teachers.
• Curriculum delivery, partnership working and undertaking Lead Mentoring to quality assure school‑based training.
• Take part in Open Days, Get into Teaching events, and other key activities that drive recruitment.
• Engage in continuous professional development, sharing good practice across the team.

Requirements

• Taught in Primary and/or Secondary Schools and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience of leadership in Initial Teacher Education (ITE).
• Enhanced DBS check essential.

Benefits

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Pay

Salary £52,462 to £60,842 per annum.

Schedule

Permanent, full‑time.