The North Wales School of Education at Bangor University is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Senior Lecturer in Education to join our ambitious academic community.
As a leading provider of teacher education and professional learning, the School works in close partnership with schools, regional and national stakeholders, and the wider education sector to support educational improvement, workforce development and learner success across North Wales and beyond. Through our commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and civic engagement, we play a key role in shaping the future of education in Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and academic leader to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a particular focus on Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and professional learning. The successful candidate will help advance the School's strategic priorities through curriculum innovation, outstanding student experience, quality enhancement, partnership development and bilingual practice.
We are seeking a qualified teacher who has experience of leadership within school-based teacher education partnerships. Candidates will demonstrate a strong track record of excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment design, partnership working and accreditation activity. They will also bring an established profile in scholarship and/or research that informs and advances teacher education policy and practice.
Candidates should be educated to PhD (or near) completion in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as reasonably possible.
The ability to communicate effectively through the medium of Welsh is essential for this post. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, supervise and work with schools and partners confidently through the medium of Welsh.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 17/07/2026
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Tricia Sterling, Head of School, e-mail: [email protected]
Committed To Equal Opportunities.
The North Wales School of Education is committed to high-quality education, partnership working and professional learning across the region. The School works closely with schools, settings, consortia and other stakeholders to support teacher education, practitioner development and educational improvement across North Wales and beyond.
This post will make a significant contribution to the School’s work across undergraduate and postgraduate provision, particularly in Initial Teacher Education and professional learning programmes, and will support the School’s strategic priorities in curriculum development, student experience, quality enhancement, bilingual practice, partnership engagement and civic mission.
Bangor University is committed to being at the forefront of teacher education and educational research. Through significant investment in our teacher education and research capacity, we are helping to meet the evolving needs of the profession and contribute to the future of education in Wales. Our vision aligns closely with national priorities, including Our National Mission and the National Strategy for Education Research and Enquiry, ensuring that our work has meaningful impact on policy, practice and outcomes for learners.
- To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across Education programmes, including ITE and professional learning provision.
- To lead and develop high-quality teaching materials, modules, assessments and pedagogic approaches that enhance student and practitioner learning.
- To provide academic guidance, pastoral support and professional mentorship to students and programme participants.
- To contribute to programme leadership, quality assurance, partnership working and School administration as designated by the Head of School.
- To maintain scholarly activity related to teaching, professional practice and curriculum innovation, with a particular focus on teacher education and workforce development.
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching, tutorials, workshops and seminars across ITE and professional learning programmes, responding effectively to diverse learner backgrounds, stages of career and modes of study.
- Develop, review and enhance modules, curricula and assessment strategies in Education, with particular responsibility for areas linked to teacher education, practitioner development and professional learning.
- Act as module leader and contribute to programme leadership, ensuring high standards in learning, teaching, assessment, feedback and student progression.
- Support the design and delivery of professionally relevant and research-informed curricula that align with contemporary educational policy, pedagogic practice and sector expectations.
- Provide academic advising, personal tutoring and pastoral support to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including support for placement-based or work-related learning where appropriate.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, projects and practitioner enquiries as required.
- Lead or contribute to quality assurance and enhancement processes, including annual monitoring, module evaluation, validation activity, external examiner responses and periodic review.
- Work collaboratively with regional schools, partner organisations, practitioners and other stakeholders to support ITE delivery, partnership development and professional learning activity.
- Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, induction, outreach, open days and other activities that promote the School and support recruitment and retention.
- Undertake leadership or coordination roles within the School, such as admissions, programme leadership, professional learning development, partnership coordination, quality responsibilities or mentoring of less experienced colleagues.
- Maintain an active scholarly profile through pedagogic innovation, professional engagement, publication, conference activity or knowledge exchange related to education and teacher development.
- Contribute to bilingual and inclusive practice across the School and support the University’s commitment to equality, diversity and the Welsh language.
This list of duties is not exhaustive but indicates the main areas of activity of the post. Duties may be amended, following consultation, by the Head of School in line with the needs of the School and the grade of the post.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- PhD (or near completion) in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience.
- Recognition by Advance HE as a Senior Fellow, or the ability to achieve this within an agreed timescale if appointed on the Teaching and Scholarship profile.
Desirable
- Professional qualifications or recognised expertise in teacher education, curriculum development, mentoring or professional learning.
- Relevant school, teacher education or system leadership experience.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of successful teaching in higher education with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
- Evidence of strong student learning outcomes and high-quality teaching practice.
- Experience of module development, curriculum design and assessment in Education.
- Experience of leading or contributing to quality assurance and enhancement activity.
- Evidence of working across partnership contexts, ideally including schools, settings or professional learning networks.
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in teacher education, professional learning and educational practice.
- Evidence of scholarship related to learning and teaching, curriculum innovation or professional practice in Education.
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to ITE partnership delivery or school-based learning.
- Experience of professional learning design and delivery for practitioners or school leaders.
- Experience of contributing to recruitment, retention, outreach or widening participation activity.
- External profile-raising through networks, advisory work, professional bodies or sector engagement.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to deliver innovative and engaging teaching across a range of Education contexts.
- Ability to lead curriculum and assessment development effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and external partners.
- Excellent bilingual (Welsh and English) verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable digital capability, including use of VLEs and learning technologies.
Desirable
- Ability to design and use online and blended learning materials.
Other
Essential
- This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.
Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.
