The Institute of Education is seeking to appoint a principal lecturer with experience of leading in Initial Teacher Education.
The Institute of Education is seeking to appoint a principal lecturer with experience of leading in Initial Teacher Education.
You should have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS UK) and will have had successful experience of teaching and leading in higher education. You will need an excellent understanding and experience of Secondary Education in the UK.
The University of Wolverhampton holds a distinctive place within the higher education sector, and is one of the most successful modern universities, delivering excellence in teaching and research, widening access, and in business engagement. Having begun life nearly 190 years ago to enhance education and skill base of the workforce in what is today a major industrial conurbation, we have continued to fulfil and develop the role to meet the needs of the region we serve. Today as the 'University of Opportunity', the University of Wolverhampton is an integral part of economic growth and social change within the West Midlands and beyond.
The University serves a student body drawn predominantly from the West Midlands, with a significant UK wide population and a vibrant international community.
You will possess a good Honours Degree (UK, or IK equivalence) or equivalent experience, a Masters’ qualification or equivalent experience or be keen to work towards a postgraduate qualification. You must also possess excellent leadership skills to lead and manage a dynamic and lively team. You should demonstrate that you are an excellent communicator and have an exemplary track record within teaching. As a member of the IOE senior leadership team, you will be committed to enhancing the student experience and contributing to the performance and development of the wider Institute of Education. Please see the job description and person specification relevant to the post of principal lecturer for full details of the post requirements.
For an informal discussion or more information about this post please contact Diana Banister (Director of the Institute of Education) PA: [email protected]
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)
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