Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Primary and Early Years
Bath Spa University
Bath and North East Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- £36,672 to £46,414 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 August 2016
Job overview
Ref: 10/15/1341
3 year fixed term contract from 1.9.16 to 31.8.19
1.0 FTE
School/Department: Institute for Education
Line Manager: Programme Leader
About us
At Bath Spa University we work with one clear vision: to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. And we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. With ever growing student numbers, we make sure our people are engaged and empowered by blending digital technologies, international perspectives, work-oriented connections and inspirational teaching. Together we're on a journey to transform our students' lives. And it starts with people like you.
About the role
The role-holder for this position will be responsible for contributing to the teaching and curriculum development of primary education in initial teacher education programmes, including primary science. The successful applicant will be involved in helping with the organisation of the curriculum and day-to day management of courses. This will include planning, teaching and assessing science subject knowledge and pedagogy and understanding new developments in primary and early years science.
The role-holder will be expected to make an active contribution to the developments associated with the changing context of teacher education and school partnerships such as Teach First, School Direct and Troops to Teachers and contribute to professional studies work within the ITE programmes. There will also be opportunities to make some contribution to the undergraduate Education Studies course.
About you (requirements)
With Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant higher degree, you will have recent experience of successfully teaching in the primary and early years phase, especially in science, as well as knowledge of primary teaching and learning methods.
Experience of working within higher education would be desirable. You should be a proactive self-starter, with excellent communication skills, a collaborative and enthusiastic approach to your work and be a committed team player. An ambition to develop a research and publication profile is also essential. Knowledge of government policies in relation to teacher education including new developments in primary and early years science, and the changing context of teacher education is also required as is an ability to adapts to rapid change and work with partners in delivering teacher education. An ability to contribute to masters course in teacher education and international initiatives is also required.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Pat Black, p.black@bathspa.ac.uk.
How to apply
For further information or to apply on-line please visit jobs.bathspa.ac.uk. Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a nursery, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Closing Date: 12 midnight GMT, 7 August 2016
Newton Park
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University offers pre-degree study, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of programmes. The University is linked with over 50 institutions in Europe, Asia, the USA and Africa.
Bath Spa University is a teaching-led university with an emphasis on teaching of the highest quality. In each of our Schools of study there are programmes with outstanding results in sector-wide quality assurance processes. The University has achieved exceptionally high rankings in national newspaper league tables. Its popularity is growing each year, and in the past five years it has achieved a 40% increase in undergraduate applications.
With around 5,500 students the University is small enough for students to benefit from a supportive and friendly study environment, but large enough to provide excellent facilities and resources. Its campuses are superb.
Bath Spa is one of the first major 'teaching-led' universities. This means that we place the highest possible emphasis on teaching quality, and we put the student at the very centre of our activities.
Our aim is to offer students a university experience that is distinctive, challenging and fulfilling, and that allows them to embark on their future careers with confidence and success. I hope that what we offer matches your needs and ambitions.
Mission:
Our mission is to be an outstanding and distinctive university that provides degree courses of the highest quality, informed by a culture of scholarship, expertise and teaching excellence.
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