Head of Primary Initial Teacher Education NU6326

Head of Primary Initial Teacher Education NU6326

Birmingham Newman University is seeking a talented and experienced primary teacher educator to provide strategic leadership for our Primary Initial Teacher Education (PITE) provision within the School of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven, student-centred university recognised nationally for social inclusion and student satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead the continued development, quality, and growth of our Primary ITE programmes, ensuring excellence in teacher education, partnership working, student outcomes, and compliance with Department for Education and Ofsted requirements.

As Head of PITE, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes and partnerships. You will lead on programme quality, student recruitment, continuation, completion, progression and student satisfaction, while ensuring full compliance with DfE Initial Teacher Training criteria and supporting guidance. The role includes leading improvement planning, acting as the Primary ITE nominee during Ofsted inspections, overseeing staff management and development, fostering strong partnerships with schools and educational providers, driving innovation in teaching, learning and assessment, and contributing to the wider leadership and strategic direction of the School of Education.

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Head of Primary Initial Teacher Education NU6326 Company: Newman University Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Birmingham, B32 3NT Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Aug 2026 Closing date: 21 Sept 2026 Summary

Birmingham Newman University is seeking a talented and experienced primary teacher educator to provide strategic leadership for our Primary Initial Teacher Education (PITE) provision within the School of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven, student-centred university recognised nationally for social inclusion and student satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead the continued development, quality, and growth of our Primary ITE programmes, ensuring excellence in teacher education, partnership working, student outcomes, and compliance with Department for Education and Ofsted requirements.

As Head of PITE, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes and partnerships. You will lead on programme quality, student recruitment, continuation, completion, progression and student satisfaction, while ensuring full compliance with DfE Initial Teacher Training criteria and supporting guidance. The role includes leading improvement planning, acting as the Primary ITE nominee during Ofsted inspections, overseeing staff management and development, fostering strong partnerships with schools and educational providers, driving innovation in teaching, learning and assessment, and contributing to the wider leadership and strategic direction of the School of Education.

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