Senior Lecturer Education (Computing)

The School of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a wide range of education disciplines, including initial teacher education programmes in Primary at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, alongside a range of postgraduate Secondary subjects.

You will be joining a strong and supportive team of motivated, dynamic colleagues who are ambitious for their students and committed to shaping the future of the teaching profession. We are passionate about delivering high-quality education, research and professional practice. We are committed to empowering the next generation of teachers and supporting excellent employability outcomes.

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education with particular expertise in Computing. This is a part-time role (10 hours) on a fixed-term contract for two years.

In this role, you will:

- Plan and deliver engaging seminars and lectures, inspiring and supporting student teachers to develop as reflective and effective practitioners.
- Teach across our Secondary teacher education programmes and potentially contribute to other programmes within our wider education portfolio.
- Support student teachers and school-based mentors through placement visits and professional development activities, working within the current requirements for Initial Teacher Education.
- Engage in recruitment activities, including interviewing prospective candidates and contributing to recruitment events, open days and twilight recruitment meetings.

About you:

- You have expertise in Secondary education, with particular experience or specialist knowledge in Computing.
- You have experience of supporting student teachers or early career teachers within an educational setting and can demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities, challenges and priorities facing the sector.
- You have a strong understanding of the requirements and regulatory frameworks associated with Initial Teacher Education, including the quality requirements for initial teacher training introduced in 2024.
- You hold a good first degree together with a PhD in a relevant discipline (imminent completion may be acceptable), or possess equivalent sector experience or qualifications, alongside Qualified Teacher Status.

Benefits include: 35 days leave plus Christmas closure and bank holidays, travel loan, wellbeing platform, life insurance, access to campus facilities, enhanced parental leave, and a high-quality guaranteed pension.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader.