"Course Leader for UG ITT"

Competitive starting salary range from £42,920 up to £44,547 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Our Mission: Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme.

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join NITE’s growing team of teacher educators to lead in the delivery of our new undergraduate teacher training routes. Our recently validated work-based routes include apprenticeships and work-based degrees for non-apprentices. The successful candidate will work alongside another Course Leader to manage the delivery of our five new programmes and support students. They will work closely with our design team to continue to develop our new programmes and lead a group of university lead mentors.

Our Successful Candidate: We are looking for an experienced teacher or teacher educator to help guide the next stage of our development in ITT. The successful candidate ideally will have worked with trainee teachers. Experience in working with either apprentices in school-based apprenticeship routes, undergraduate student teachers and/or people studying whilst working as teaching assistants would be particularly advantageous.

The Benefits: As a staff member of NITE, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: Excellent Employers Pension Contribution, 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays, New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days, Life Assurance 4 x Salary, BUPA Cash Plan, 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants, CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers, Cycle To work scheme.

Our Culture: As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: 9 September 2025.