Lecturer in Education (including Initial Teacher Education)
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,497 to £44,128 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oxford Brookes University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 180084 |
Summary
Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. It is a modern, forward-thinking institution rooted in and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. The School of Education, Humanities and Languages is driven by a passion for excellence in all that we do, from our dynamic teaching to our international and world-leading research. We believe in the transformative power of our disciplines and are committed to working with schools and community groups to strengthen our engagement with people across our local and global communities. In particular, our strong links with schools and other education institutions in Oxfordshire and beyond shape the teaching we provide to our students.
We are looking for an inspirational and talented colleague to join the Education team at Oxford Brookes. If you have the ambition, ability, and passion to make a difference through your teaching and research, then join us at one of the UK’s leading modern universities. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Education who is able to teach across our suite of education courses, with a particular focus on initial teacher education and training courses leading to QTS.
As a Lecturer you will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate modules and contribute to the development and sustainability of our programme portfolio. This will include but is not limited to the BA Primary Teacher Education and PGCE Primary (both with QTS). You will be able and willing to apply your expertise across a range of education settings and lead modules on a variety of topics, demonstrating your expertise in education and, more specifically, the primary National Curriculum and associated teaching pedagogies. You will understand what it means to deliver an outstanding learning experience to students, with experience commensurate with the post and be confident operating in virtual and blended learning environments. An active research profile or ambition to build the same is desirable. Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
Please note that this post is full-time for a fixed-term period to 31st August 2027.
If you would like to learn more about this post, then please review the job description which is available below, and includes a person specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, then please contact the Programme Lead for ITE, Anneka Fisher by emailing: annekafisher@brookes.ac.uk
Please note that candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the salary range with a step pay increase until they reach the top of the salary scale.
How to apply
Complete the online application form, attach your CV and provide a personal statement which includes examples of how your skills and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the person specification.
Benefits
As one of the largest employers in Oxford, we pride ourselves on the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll join a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 48 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities).
To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes, please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
We are looking for an inspirational and talented colleague to join the Education team at Oxford Brookes. If you have the ambition, ability, and passion to make a difference through your teaching and research, then join us at one of the UK’s leading modern universities. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Education who is able to teach across our suite of education courses, with a particular focus on initial teacher education and training courses leading to QTS.
As a Lecturer you will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate modules and contribute to the development and sustainability of our programme portfolio. This will include but is not limited to the BA Primary Teacher Education and PGCE Primary (both with QTS). You will be able and willing to apply your expertise across a range of education settings and lead modules on a variety of topics, demonstrating your expertise in education and, more specifically, the primary National Curriculum and associated teaching pedagogies. You will understand what it means to deliver an outstanding learning experience to students, with experience commensurate with the post and be confident operating in virtual and blended learning environments. An active research profile or ambition to build the same is desirable. Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
Please note that this post is full-time for a fixed-term period to 31st August 2027.
If you would like to learn more about this post, then please review the job description which is available below, and includes a person specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, then please contact the Programme Lead for ITE, Anneka Fisher by emailing: annekafisher@brookes.ac.uk
Please note that candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the salary range with a step pay increase until they reach the top of the salary scale.
How to apply
Complete the online application form, attach your CV and provide a personal statement which includes examples of how your skills and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the person specification.
Benefits
As one of the largest employers in Oxford, we pride ourselves on the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll join a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 48 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities).
To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes, please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
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