Senior Lecturer

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Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer in ITE (Art and Design Secondary Lead) - 0.3fte, Permanent

The School of Education at the University of Chester is a dynamic and growing school with a strong reputation for excellence in teacher education. Delivering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, we are committed to developing the next generation of outstanding educators.

We are seeking to appoint an Art and Design secondary specialist who is an experienced, highly qualified education professional able to contribute to the leadership, development, and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate ITE provision. Successful candidates will teach across courses.

Applicants should hold:

• An honours degree.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A Master's degree (or equivalent), or be actively working towards a Master's-level qualification.
• Significant experience within Initial Teacher Education in either a school or higher education setting.
• A strong and current understanding of the national policy landscape relating to schools, universities, and teacher education.

We are particularly interested in colleagues who can demonstrate:

• Outstanding leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching and student outcomes.
• The ability to develop and sustain effective partnerships with schools and other stakeholders.
• The energy, vision, and strategic thinking required to contribute to the continued growth and success of our ITE provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and collaborative school of the University, shaping the future of teacher education and making a lasting impact on the profession.