Birmingham City University
Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education
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Department of Education
Location: Benjamin Zephaniah Building
Salary: £52,462 to £60,842 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Release Date: 15 September 2026
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 01 October 2026
Interview Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Reference: LSOS26011
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) who is an experienced leader and accomplished practitioner, with extensive expertise in supporting and developing trainee teachers within school and/or higher education settings.
Key Responsibilities
As a leader of Initial Teacher Education, you will have expertise in the evidence-base that underpins the ITT Core Content Framework, Primary and/ or Secondary phase specific expertise related to school curriculum and have a strong track record of curriculum leadership, partnership development, quality assurance and securing trainee teacher QTS outcomes.
This role requires leadership across our teacher training provision working in collaboration with our Primary and Secondary courses to ensure excellent outcomes for our trainee teachers. The role will include curriculum delivery, partnership working and undertaking Lead Mentoring to quality assure school-based training.
You will take part in Open Days, Get into Teaching events, and other key activities, that drive our recruitment as well as engage in continuous professional development sharing good practice across our team.
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Essential Requirements
- You must have taught in Primary and/ or Secondary Schools and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- You must have experience of leadership in Initial Teacher Education (ITE).
- An enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Gould, Professional Academic Lead (ITE) at Leanne.Gould@bcu.ac.uk
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Why Work for Us
- Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
- Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
- Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
- Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
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