Lecturer Primary Education Physical Education at St Mary’s University, Twickenham

St Mary’s University has a long and distinguished history and a very modern outlook. Since its foundation in 1850 it has fostered the intellectual, physical and spiritual development of its students to promote successful careers and flourishing lives.

St Mary’s School of Education aspires to be a model of collaborative engagement, in which provision for those working in diverse educational settings is characterised by outstanding professional research, practice and our distinctive and yet inclusive Catholic nature. This is manifested in a culture which promotes support and challenge, collaboration, partnership and passion for learning, in order to nurture those working with children, young people and their families to meet the challenges of today and anticipate and shape those of tomorrow.

We are now looking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Primary Education to support our teaching of Primary Physical Education modules across our Initial Teacher Training Programmes.

Our new colleague will work with experienced colleagues to prepare and deliver a range of modules, in line with the Primary National Curriculum, to primary ITE trainees across Undergraduate, PGCE and Work Based Route programmes.  As part of your role you will also be required to support trainees on school placement and carry out recruitment and other education-related activities.

Qualified Teacher Status and experience of primary teaching and experience of teaching Physical Education are essential requirements for the post.

St Mary’s School of Education is committed to supporting staff to develop scholarly activity and research in their area of interest.

Closing date: 12th October 2023 at 23:00

Interview date: 18th October 2023

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider hybrid/flexible/part-time/job share working arrangements.