Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE: Programme Lead for BA Primary Education with QTS

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region & with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city & can be found in every corner of every industry & community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else & have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives & support communities is at the heart of why we were founded & why we exist today.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our School of Education which has a long & proud history in teacher education, a reputation for outstanding graduates & Early Career Teachers, & an enviable network of committed partner schools & other key stakeholders.

You will be appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Initial Teacher Education: Programme Lead for BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS.

The School of Education at LJMU, is renowned for the quality & strength of its undergraduate & postgraduate curricula, along with a growing reputation for international partnerships & collaborative research. Student numbers on QTS programmes total between 500-600 per year. Student experience is at the heart of everything we do. The quality of our ITE Programmes & the development of socially engaged teachers - delivered through a team of committed & forward-thinking academic teams, is recognised by Ofsted & in the wider community.

In this role, you will work alongside the Head of Primary Programmes to lead the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS programme, providing academic oversight & programme leadership, playing a central role in shaping its direction & impact. You will lead curriculum development across the programme, ensuring a clear & coherent curriculum intent that is realised through effective practice & strong outcomes for student teachers & the pupils they will go on to teach. In this role, you would ensure provision is to a high-standard & compliant with DfE & OfS requirements. You will also contribute to the planning, design & development of modules & programmes & curriculum changes (including adaptions resulting from DfE mandated frameworks) to deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials & associated student assessment activities.

Through oversight of academic standards, quality assurance & evaluation, you will drive continuous improvement & ensure the quality of education remains strong, relevant & responsive. You will also lead on recruitment & admissions activity for the programme, supporting the selection & retention of high-quality student teachers. This will include contributing to outreach & engagement activity that reflects LJMU’s commitment to inclusivity, widening participation & social mobility.

As a key member of the Initial Teacher Education team, you will make a significant contribution to collective leadership & partnership working. You will support & develop colleagues, model professional behaviours & work closely with school partners to strengthen practice, consistency & impact across ITE provision, in line with LJMU’s values as a civic university.

You will hold a relevant undergraduate degree with QTS, or PGCE (QTS) with a track record of successful teaching in a primary school, along with experience teaching & leading at undergraduate level & above - or delivering equivalent relevant professional training & development. We are seeking an individual with excellent interpersonal skills & demonstrable ability to operate effectively in a demanding environment, which has both academic & professional practice requirements & compliance demands, including internal & external auditing and inspection.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.