Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,064 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oxford Brookes University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 187205 |
Summary
Full-time | Fixed-term until 31 August 2027 | Grade 9 Location: Headington Campus (with travel to partnership schools required)
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Interviews: 18 December 2025
Shape the future of the teaching profession
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Lecturer in Education to join our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team at a pivotal and exciting time. This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute directly to the development of future teachers, supporting high-quality, inclusive and evidence-informed practice across our ITE provision.
You will play a key role in delivering and developing our BA and PGCE Initial Teacher Education programmes, working closely with colleagues, partnership schools and external stakeholders to ensure our provision continues to reflect both professional excellence and sector innovation.
The role
As Lecturer in Education (Including ITE), you will:
● Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate Education programmes, with a particular focus on Initial Teacher Education leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
● Lead and contribute to modules, delivering engaging lectures, seminars and workshops grounded in contemporary pedagogical practice.
● Support and supervise student projects and dissertations, and contribute to their academic and professional development.
● Engage with partnership schools, including visiting students in placement settings and acting as a lead mentor where appropriate.
● Contribute to curriculum development and the enhancement of ITE provision, ensuring alignment with professional standards and Ofsted expectations.
● Participate in recruitment, selection and student-facing activities, supporting the growth and strength of the ITE community.
● Develop your research profile through scholarly activity and publication, contributing to the School’s commitment to impactful, evidence-based education.
About Oxford Brookes
Oxford Brookes is a modern, forward-thinking university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and student experience. We are known for:
● Practice-informed, research-led education.
● Outstanding partnerships with schools and communities.
● A commitment to inclusivity, sustainability and social impact.
About the School of Education, Humanities and Languages
The School is a vibrant and collaborative environment bringing together expertise across Education, languages, creative arts and humanities. Our Education team has a strong reputation for high-quality teacher education and close relationships with regional and national partners, ensuring our graduates are confident, reflective and transformative practitioners.
Why join us?
At Oxford Brookes, you will be part of a supportive academic community that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth. This role offers the chance to:
● Make a meaningful impact on the next generation of teachers.
● Work within a collegial and forward-thinking ITE team.
● Contribute to shaping evidence-based practice in teacher education.
● Develop your academic and professional career within a respected institution.
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Interviews: 18 December 2025
Shape the future of the teaching profession
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Lecturer in Education to join our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team at a pivotal and exciting time. This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute directly to the development of future teachers, supporting high-quality, inclusive and evidence-informed practice across our ITE provision.
You will play a key role in delivering and developing our BA and PGCE Initial Teacher Education programmes, working closely with colleagues, partnership schools and external stakeholders to ensure our provision continues to reflect both professional excellence and sector innovation.
The role
As Lecturer in Education (Including ITE), you will:
● Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate Education programmes, with a particular focus on Initial Teacher Education leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
● Lead and contribute to modules, delivering engaging lectures, seminars and workshops grounded in contemporary pedagogical practice.
● Support and supervise student projects and dissertations, and contribute to their academic and professional development.
● Engage with partnership schools, including visiting students in placement settings and acting as a lead mentor where appropriate.
● Contribute to curriculum development and the enhancement of ITE provision, ensuring alignment with professional standards and Ofsted expectations.
● Participate in recruitment, selection and student-facing activities, supporting the growth and strength of the ITE community.
● Develop your research profile through scholarly activity and publication, contributing to the School’s commitment to impactful, evidence-based education.
About Oxford Brookes
Oxford Brookes is a modern, forward-thinking university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and student experience. We are known for:
● Practice-informed, research-led education.
● Outstanding partnerships with schools and communities.
● A commitment to inclusivity, sustainability and social impact.
About the School of Education, Humanities and Languages
The School is a vibrant and collaborative environment bringing together expertise across Education, languages, creative arts and humanities. Our Education team has a strong reputation for high-quality teacher education and close relationships with regional and national partners, ensuring our graduates are confident, reflective and transformative practitioners.
Why join us?
At Oxford Brookes, you will be part of a supportive academic community that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth. This role offers the chance to:
● Make a meaningful impact on the next generation of teachers.
● Work within a collegial and forward-thinking ITE team.
● Contribute to shaping evidence-based practice in teacher education.
● Develop your academic and professional career within a respected institution.
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