About the role
We are looking for a Part-Time (18.5 hours) Senior Lecturer in Primary or Secondary Initial Teacher Training and Education to support our growing School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provision. Upon appointment the post-holder's title will be Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training and Education (ITT/E). As a member of the ITT/E team within the Institute of Education, you will be responsible for teaching, curriculum development, research and consultancy within this field of expertise. Effective team working on and off campus is fundamental to this role, as is building and maintaining relationships with our SCITT partners across England.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach a variety of theoretical, professional and subject specific modules. With strong, demonstrable digital capabilities, you will use innovative and inclusive learning strategies which serve to motivate and support students to achieve outstanding academic and professional outcomes. Teaching on this programme is a combination of face to face and remote therefore highly effective digital pedagogical skills are required.
A successful candidate will need to value the student experience, teaching quality and standards. We want to appoint a future facing, innovative candidate who is fully conversant with current debates within education to inspire the teachers of the future. Having just been awarded 'Outstanding' from Ofsted for our teaching programmes, we are looking for a Senior Lecturer to continue our teaching excellence and deliver to the high expectations of our learners.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Alison Hardman (Head of Discipline: Secondary ITT/E, Post 14 FE and Skills) 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
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 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.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
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.
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As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.
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How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.
If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
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 Applying from Overseas for more information.
DBS check
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
What is Adaptive Working?
Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.
In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.
Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.
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Environmental Sustainability
At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2040.
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The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.