Senior Lecturer in Secondary ITE

BCU is a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 30,000 students from more than 100 countries. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from racially minoritised backgrounds. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking - those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets and potential.

Role Summary

Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education Professional Studies & Placement Learning.

Birmingham City University has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Secondary Education specialist within the field of Initial Teacher Training to join our secondary team as Senior Lecturer in Professional Studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead professional studies with expertise in the evidence base that underpins the ITT Core Content Framework and leading teacher development.
• Provide leadership and accountability for curriculum enhancement.
• Support the ITT Partnership Lead with securing school placements through partnership working and undertaking school visits as a professional lead mentor to quality assure school based training.
• Participate in Open Days, Get into Teaching events, and other key activities that drive recruitment.
• Engage in continuous professional development and share good practice across the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold a degree in a secondary subject specialism and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in mentoring in Initial Teacher Education (ITT) is highly desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.

Employment Information

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

Application and Contact

If you want to be part of a team shaping the future of the Department of Education we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen McGrath at .

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.