Senior Lecturer - Primary Maths Lead (Maternity Cover)

University of Hertfordshire - School of Law and Education

Location: Hatfield

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience, UH8

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Job Ref: REQ000668

FTE: 1 FTE (37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months (September 2026 – August 2027)

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: De Havilland Campus, Hatfield

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will provide high quality teaching, research and module leadership across Primary Maths programmes which lead to Qualified Teacher Status, providing pastoral and academic support for students. The Senior Lecturer will play an important role as part of a team incorporating the Head of Department, Programme Leader, the professional and technical staff, the Dean of School and the Associate Deans of School. The postholder will have responsibility for teaching and research into the development of the subject.

Skill and experience required

We are seeking a candidate with recent, relevant teaching and leadership experience in Maths at primary level in the UK, combined with proven involvement in Ofsted inspection activity, either in schools or within the Initial Teacher Training sector. You will bring strong subject knowledge, the ability to lead curriculum development, and excellent communication skills to present complex ideas with clarity to a range of audiences. Highly organised and confident in planning and using IT effectively, you will be able to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team. You will have a clear understanding of the educational needs of students, an appreciation of their prior learning experiences, and the ability to foster positive working relationships. Experience in higher education teaching, research, or service evaluation would be an advantage.

Qualifications required

You will hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in a relevant discipline, and either a Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master's or PhD in a relevant field), or substantial and demonstrable professional experience. UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, and Fellowship of Advance HE would be a welcome addition.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Tia Rapley (Programme Lead for Bachelor of Education with QTS) – t.rapley@herts.ac.uk or Tim Roberts (Programme Lead for Primary PGCE) – t.c.roberts@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 16 April 2026

Interview Date: In the week commencing 27 April 2026

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