Senior Lecturer: Professional Studies Faculty of Education

Centre for Professional and Educational Leadership and Management Studies

Full Time, Permanent- Crewe

Interview date: 21 February 2014

Grade 9: £38,907- £45,053 per annum

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's largest and most popular Universities. We are the University for World Class Professionals.

The Faculty of Education has a strong national reputation for its work across the education disciplines and professions. It has the highest rated Education provision in the north-west of England (Complete University Guide 2014). In 2010/11, its primary and secondary initial teacher training provision was judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted. The Faculty is widely recognised for its innovative commercial projects and is judged 'internationally excellent' in educational research. It is a vibrant, creative and exciting place to work with over 1800 students training as teachers each year via university - based undergraduate and postgraduate routes and 180 via School Direct. Close to 1000 students are enrolled on continuing professional development programmes. The Faculty has a supportive management team that encourages fresh ideas. The faculty comprises three Academic Divisions, one of which is the academic home for every member of staff.

The Professional Studies team comprise a highly professional group who have been proactive in establishing new programmes of study and innovative pedagogy. The group includes staff with major responsibilities on the BA Primary degree and the Primary PGCE. Their innovative pedagogy and support for students have been recognised by two University awards. The group has a successful record in research and commercial income generation. Members of the group supervise doctoral students and it is anticipated that this is an area of work which will grow. Several staff have published widely and enjoy considerable reputations in their field. There are links with a number of ESRI's research groups (see: http://www.esri.mmu.ac.uk/resgroups/index.php).

We are looking to invite a committed, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced individual to join us to teach on and take management responsibilities, within the Primary Programmes. The successful candidate will be a highly effective primary teacher who can point to a record of pedagogical innovation and achievement with an ability to encourage others to be similarly innovative.

They will have an informed and critical grasp of the major policy influences on current school practices. They will have subjected their own practice to analysis and research in ways which enable them to empathise with the demands we make of students. The ability to make a contribution to Arts and / or Humanities Education would be an advantage.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact Mark Peace (m.peace@mmu.ac.uk)

For more information and to apply online, please click on the 'Apply' button below. If you do not have access to the internet, or require an application in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources on 0161 247 3502 quoting the reference number G1/4213.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 24 January 2014.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to creating a diverse environment where everybody is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from all potential candidates. 

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