Teaching Fellow in Education (Leadership)
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Education (Leadership) to join Southampton Education School. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, research-informed environment with a strong commitment to educational leadership, innovation, and impact.
The postholder will play a central role in the delivery and development of the MSc Education programme, with a particular focus on leadership-related modules. You will contribute high-quality teaching, support student learning and supervision, and help shape the ongoing development of our postgraduate provision.
You will join a collegial and ambitious School committed to advancing education through research-informed teaching, professional engagement, and innovation in pedagogy.
What you’ll do
You will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching across the MSc Education programme, primarily on educational leadership modules, using a range of approaches including lectures, seminars, and tutorials
- Design, assess, and provide feedback on coursework and examinations, supporting student progression and achievement
- Supervise postgraduate students, offering academic guidance and support for their learning and research
- Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of leadership-focused curricula, ensuring coherence, innovation, and alignment with current research and practice
- Support the School’s teaching objectives through ongoing evaluation and improvement of learning and teaching
- Contribute to pedagogic scholarship, including dissemination of teaching innovation and practice
- Undertake administrative and coordination responsibilities linked to programme delivery (e.g. admissions, assessment processes, quality assurance)
About you
We are looking for a colleague with expertise in educational leadership and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching.
You will have:
- Substantial knowledge and experience in educational leadership, underpinned by relevant theory and research
- Experience of teaching and/or leading educational leadership provision at postgraduate level
- A strong understanding of education across school, FE, or HE contexts
- A relevant postgraduate qualification (Level 7) and a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGCAP, QTS or equivalent)
- The ability to design and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment
- Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
What we offer
- The opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded MSc Education programme with a strong leadership focus
- A supportive academic environment committed to research-informed teaching and innovation
- Opportunities for professional development and pedagogic scholarship
- Access to a vibrant academic community within a leading Russell Group university
About Southampton Education School
Southampton Education School is recognised for its strong research base, commitment to evidence-informed practice, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Our MSc Education programme attracts a diverse cohort of professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of education and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
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