An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education to join our vibrant, creative academic community in the School of Education.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to all aspects of teaching and curriculum development for the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes, but with a particular focus on teaching primary English.
This is a Part Time 0.6fte position
Working with the Head of Initial Teacher Education, Programme Directors and Programme Leaders, the post holder will contribute to the success of the School in the delivery of ITE Partnership Curriculum (Primary), enhancements to Bath Spa Teachers’ (BST) experience, student recruitment, and leadership of a selected aspect of the School’s operations.
The post holder must be comfortable in working in an interdisciplinary context and have the necessary subject expertise to support trainees’ understanding of how children progress in primary English through KS1 and KS2 and how subjects connect across the curriculum.
The post holder’s role as an Academic Tutor contributing to the BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS courses will also involve supporting and assessing trainees in their academic award and professional recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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A good first degree in a relevant discipline and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Extensive knowledge and experience of primary teaching
- An excellent teacher with demonstrable interest in pedagogic innovation
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication and IT skills
A secure knowledge of education policies in relation to primary education and training, including the ongoing changes to teacher education and the school system in England
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- Successful experience of teaching primary English.
- A secure understanding of on-going support and training needs of trainee teachers and ECTs.
- Experience of working with ITE trainees or in Higher Education.
- An ambition to develop a research and publication profile.
- A good understanding of the changing HE landscape and its relevance to the Department/School/University.
Salary Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from £26,847 rising to £33,921 per annum, pro rata £44,746 to £56,536
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE:
- This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check. Further information regarding this can be found on our website at: https://www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check/overview
- Candidates need to be available to work Tuesday – Thursday, but some flexibility at certain points of the year would be appreciated.
- Interviews will take place Online on Tuesday 4th August 2026
- Immediate start preferred.
This is a Part Time 0.6fte position
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
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- Respect
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- Collaboration
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