Head of Primary

6 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom University of Buckingham Full time

DEPARTMENT/

SCHOOL:
Education




JOB TITLE:
Senior lecturer - Head of Primary teacher training


SALARY &

HOURS:
Band 6 £54,355.00

pa
The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution.

Despite being one of the UK's smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment.

Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community.

Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.

This is an important post within the Faculty of Education. We are looking for a first-rate primary teacher with expertise in developing teaching staff.

The Faculty of Education is the largest in the university and one of the largest in the UK. We typically have 1200 students a year. All our students work in schools. Most are taught online but the larger PGCE courses come to Buckingham during school half-terms three times a year. The Faculty is based in a brand-new building, the Vinson Building, on Hunter Street in Buckingham.


We teach four main types of course:1 A three-year BA degree course for Primary School teaching assistants who would like to be teachers.

2 Initial teacher training courses (over 500 students each year).

3 MA courses.

4 An EdD course.

Role Purpose:

Job description
To help organise QTS and PGCE courses for primary school teachers

These are currently:
PGCE with QTS, Teacher Apprenticeship QTS course, international PGCE, international QTS, independent PGCE.

To manage the Teacher Apprenticeship QTS course.

To keep an eye on the BA Primary course which is new and being delivered by a partner. To manage the assessment.

Organisation of visiting speakers for both online delivery and residential courses (which happen in half-terms).

To prepare for the new QTS courses starting in September 2024.

Help build demand for Primary courses.

Tutor an agreed number of trainees.

Monitoring of primary trainees' performance, following up on trainees of concern.

PGCE essay marking.

Give lectures.

Offer essay support.

Contribute to training of mentors and tutors.

Liaise with visiting tutors.

Assist with Ofsted preparation.

If sufficiently experienced and qualified, assist with MA courses.

PE and games are taught separately by the Head of PE.

Skills & Experience:

A university degree.

Experience of either teaching in primary schools or in teacher training

A very high level of organisational efficiency.

A willingness to handle quite a bit of administration.

A team worker.

Good IT skills.

Terms and conditions
Senior lecturer

Band 6 £54,355.00 pa

One year probationary period.

The notice period is one complete school term.

38 days holiday a year.

In addition we offer:
Beautiful working environments across our campus with plenty of space

Employee Assistance Programme

Christmas closure

On-site gym and exercise classes

On-site catering facilities

University bookshop with staff discount

Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Free on-site parking

A typical year
August is a busy time preparing for the new school year and delivery of some training.

Residential courses happen in October, February and June half terms.

A typical week
One staff meeting.

Two days in the office, rest working from home, but this can be changed if the university so decides.

**Interviews on Friday 14 April.
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