Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education

Overview

Through innovative teaching, insightful research and inspired partnerships, the Education provision within the Department of Psychology and Education at University of Staffordshire is producing creative, passionate and highly skilled teachers. Join us and you will experience a progressive culture that gives everyone the freedom to achieve and the support to succeed. The main responsibilities for the postholder will be to:

• Play a role in the development and delivery of academic provision to undergraduate and postgraduate students, specifically in the area of primary initial teacher training and related disciplines.
• Contribute to ITE Mentor Development and training.
• Observe ITE students in placements.
• Contribute to the teacher training courses, curriculum and quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to University‑led and/or School initiatives and developments in line with strategic business development plans.

University of Staffordshire offers both undergraduate and post‑graduate routes into primary teaching. We were successfully inspected by OFSTED in 2024, ranked 5th place in Guardian Subject League Tables for 2025 and are fully accredited to offer teacher training. We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic academic to lead teaching on our BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (3‑7) (5‑11), PGCE Primary awards, Primary Teacher Apprenticeship, and Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

We are seeking an individual with substantial and high‑quality experience in teaching primary‑aged children, who brings genuine passion for the development of the primary teaching workforce. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping a dynamic and innovative award, and we are looking for someone who can play a key role in its ongoing design and direction. Applicants should hold an appropriate teaching qualification, supported by a relevant postgraduate academic qualification.

Experience in leading Initial Teacher Education (ITE), as well as expertise in school leadership, staff development, or professional training, would be highly advantageous for this post.