Job Overview
Pool of visiting lecturers sought to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Education and Initial Teacher Training, School of Law and Social Sciences.
The department has a long and established history of preparing educators, teachers and education professionals, with a practice-led portfolio designed for contemporary education settings and informed by strong partnerships with schools, colleges, early years providers and community organisations.
Areas of interest include initial teacher training, primary and secondary education, early childhood studies, working with children, young people and families, special educational needs and inclusion, education studies and professional practice.
Students learn in specialist teaching and learning environments in the Benjamin Zephaniah Building at the City Centre Campus, with placement opportunities forming an integral part of provision.
The department maintains extensive partnerships with schools and educational organisations across the Midlands, keeping teaching aligned with professional standards and sector developments.
Visiting lecturers support teaching, learning and assessment on a flexible basis: lectures, seminars, workshops, student support, assessment and feedback, professional expertise, placements and personal academic tutoring, varying by specialism.
Requires relevant academic, professional and/or teaching experience; applicants with Qualified Teacher Status and experience supporting trainee teachers are especially encouraged for some roles, and an enhanced DBS check may be required.
Roles are part-time, fixed-term, paid hourly, with hours agreed with the department as required; contact when matching teaching arises is not guaranteed.
Candidates must upload a current CV and two supporting statements addressing areas of expertise and teaching and/or relevant professional experience; closing date shown as open until filled.
Original company posting: https://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=VL-LSS-E