This is a permanent, part-time position (0.5 FTE), offered on a Teaching & Scholarship contract (a Teaching & Research contract may be available for a suitably qualified candidate). Shape the next generation of teachers. Influence the future of secondary education. Lincoln Bishop University is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Senior Lecturer in Secondary ITE (Social Sciences) to join our growing Faculty of Education. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced secondary practitioner and teacher educator to play a key role in preparing future teachers of Sociology, Psychology, Business/Economics and related Social Science subjects. If you are passionate about high-quality teacher education, thrive on working collaboratively, and want your expertise to make a real difference in schools and classrooms, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Senior Lecturer in Secondary ITE, you will take a leadership role within our PGCE Secondary provision, contributing to programme design, teaching and assessment across campus based and partnership settings. You will work closely with colleagues, schools and external partners to ensure our trainees receive a rigorous, supportive and inspiring route into the profession. This role combines excellent teaching, academic leadership, scholarship and knowledge exchange, with opportunities to contribute to School and Faculty strategy and quality enhancement.
What you will be doing
- Leading and delivering engaging, research informed teaching across Secondary ITE programmes.
- Designing modules, assessment and learning materials that inspire and challenge trainee teachers.
- Supporting, mentoring and monitoring trainee progress and professional development.
- Contributing to programme leadership, quality assurance and enhancement processes as a subject specialist expert.
- Supporting recruitment, admissions and partnership working with schools and sector organisations.
- Undertaking scholarship, knowledge exchange or publication aligned to your expertise.
- Playing an active role in the wider academic life of the University through committees and academic leadership.
Who we're looking for
You will bring:
- A relevant first degree and higher degree, with QTS or QTLS.
- Successful experience of teaching secondary Social Science.
- Strong knowledge of secondary education and Initial Teacher Education.
- The ability to lead, collaborate and support colleagues and students.
- A student centred, reflective and forward thinking approach to teacher education.
Why join Lincoln Bishop University?
- Be part of a values driven Faculty of Education and School of Teacher Education with a strong commitment to people, communities and inclusion.
- Shape innovative teacher education provision with real sector impact.
- Work within a supportive, collaborative team that values professional dialogue and development.
- Benefit from opportunities for career progression, scholarship and leadership.
- Contribute to a university where teaching excellence and student success truly matter.
All new appointments will normally be made at the start of the salary scale upon which the appointment has been advertised.
Informal enquiries
We welcome informal conversations about the role. To discuss the post, please contact Dr Zoe Nye, Programme Leader for PGCE Secondary (zoe.nye@lincolnbishop.ac.uk).
