Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (History) - Fixed term for 6 months

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our School of Education which has a long and proud history in teacher education, a reputation for outstanding graduates and Early Career Teachers, and an enviable network of committed partner schools and other key stakeholders.

You will be appointed as a Lecturer of Initial Teacher Education (History) leading secondary History education, predominantly working within the secondary ITE team. The position is to cover a career break for the current postholder from 1st February to 1st August 2027. Secondment can be considered for the right candidate.

The School of Education at LJMU is renowned for the quality and strength of its undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, along with a growing reputation for international partnerships and collaborative research. Student numbers on QTS programmes total between 500-600 per year. Student experience is at the heart of everything we do.

The role of lecturer involves being an integral part of the team ensuring provision is to a high-standard and compliant with DfE and OfS requirements. You will contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes (including adaptations resulting from DfE mandated frameworks) to deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities. At Grade 7 this can involve module leadership.

You will lead the subject specialist curriculum provision for our secondary student teachers, contribute to generic aspects of the ITE programmes and supervise practice-based learning across a number of schools within our partnership.

Requirements:
- A relevant undergraduate degree with QTS, or PGCE (QTS)
- A track record of successful history teaching with secondary age students
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable ability to operate effectively in a demanding environment with both academic and professional practice requirements and compliance demands, including internal and external auditing and inspection
- Evidence-based teaching and engagement in real-world research activity
- Ability and attitude to inspire and collaborate for outstanding experience and outcomes for students

In return, LJMU offers an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support, and family-friendly policies.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All appointments are made on merit.