The Post
We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant for the post of Lecturer in primary education, contributing to programmes including the Initial Teacher Education Programme as well as other postgraduate taught Education programmes. The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and teaching and will have the potential to teach across the entire Initial Teacher Education programme at Stirling. The post holder will engage in individual and collaborative scholarship activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University.
The post holder will have significant expertise and experience in primary education and will be registered as a primary teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, or eligible for full registration. They will contribute to research across the School of Education and Social Work and the Faculty of Health Sport and Society. Notably, there are opportunities to collaborate with researchers focusing on curriculum, professional learning and social justice, including through the Stirling Centre for Research into Curriculum Making.
Description of Duties
- Contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required
- Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
- Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
- Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
- Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
- Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
- Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the School/Faculty/University
- Participate in the administrative processes of the School/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
- Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
- Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Full registration with General Teaching Council of Scotland (or eligible for full registration)
- Experience or knowledge to design, deliver, assess and evaluate modules in the subject area
- Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to teaching and learning, student support and guidance
- Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
- Clear plans for future scholarship activities
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level including online/digital delivery
- Evidence of developing a high quality publication record in general or subject specific pedagogical work
- Evidence of developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding
- Credible plans for the active pursuit of external funding for pedagogic research and scholarship activities
- Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Additional Information
Part time (80% FTE)
Fixed term for 2 years
Grade 7: £38,784 - £46,049 p.a. pro-rata
The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 23 July 2026.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role will require a membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances and is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
- Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
- Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
- Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
- Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
- Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
- Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
- Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
- Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
The University
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.
The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,500 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.
We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.
Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland’s International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
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Job Reference: FAC02128
