Lecturer in Education (PGCE)

To undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at postgraduate level and to contribute to the School’s administration/outreach activity and particularly in relation to the School’s PGCE international programme. Appointments may be made at Ac2 or Ac3 level, depending on qualifications and experience.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Develop teaching methods, design course units and deliver teaching and assessment activities including lectures, coursework and workshops as required by the HoS and particularly for the PGCE international programme.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise and assess students on placement in schools.
• Supervision of masters dissertation students.
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
• Help to develop an innovative PGCE international programme and contribute to curriculum development.
• May oversee research students as directed by Head of School.
• Develop and plan an area of personal research and expertise, and/or undertake research under supervision within a specific research project or as a member of a research team.
• Publish research in refereed journals etc. and present work at national/international conferences.
• Where appropriate, source and secure external funding in collaboration with others from the relevant funding bodies to ensure continued growth of the School’s research profile.
• Provide guidance to other staff and students on own specialist area.
• Contribute to the research strategies of the School.
• Administration/Contribution to the Community:
• Coordinate the international strand of the PGCE programme.
• Provide pastoral care for students within own area to ensure that all issues are dealt with in a timely, sympathetic and effective manner.
• Be responsible for the record-keeping associated with teaching and the preparation of teaching materials.
• Carry out designated routine School administrative duties, including, for example, participation in committee work, assisting in the process of admissions, etc.
• Contribute to the School’s outreach strategy by developing external links.

Planning and Organising:

• Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed with Head of School.
• Design/update modules in line with School’s teaching strategy.
• Plan and prepare research papers to meet publication deadlines. Prepare research proposals for submission for external funding.

Resource Management Responsibilities:

• Use teaching and research resources as required.
• Manage use of resources for research and teaching in a resource-efficient manner and with a view to reducing the University’s
• green impact.
• Assist in the development of skills and competence in others.
• Act as mentor for students.

Internal and External Relationships:

• Member of the School Board and Examination Boards and such committees as are relevant to administrative duties.
• Collaborate with other staff within School.
• Develop partnerships with schools and links with external networks, for example, with external examiners and educational bodies.
• Contribute to the School’s outreach programme by establishing links with local community groups, etc.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Honours degree in a subject relevant to the school curriculum in International Schools.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Hold or be about to obtain a PhD, EdD or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience of teaching.
• Demonstrable ability to undertake the leading role in the School’s PGCE international course commensurate with stage of career.
• Research interests that are sustainable and which complement or enhance research activities within the School of Education.
• Demonstrable ability to publish high quality peer-reviewed research outputs commensurate with stage of career.
• Experience of lecturing or teaching, commensurate with stage of career, in a context other than a school classroom e.g. contributing to teaching and supervision in higher education and/or involvement in the professional development of others.
• Ability to make a significant contribution to the delivery of the PGCE international programme.
• Demonstrable ability to devise a teaching programme and evidence of skills in managing staff and resources.
• Ability to engage confidently with and inspire beginning teachers on the teaching of English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with students, colleagues and school partners.
• Engagement in continuous professional development.
• Ability to assess and organise resources.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Membership of an appropriate professional and/or teaching body.
• Experience of teaching 11-18 year olds in school.
• Experience of leadership, management and assessment in a school or school-related context.
• Experience of supervising masters and doctoral students. Evidence of successfully attracting external research income.
• Experience of teaching postgraduate courses in higher education.
• Experience of planning and delivering postgraduate/undergraduate course for distance learning students.
• Experience as a programme coordinator or other significant School-level leadership role.
• Demonstrable understanding of an education system other than in Northern Ireland and evident interest in a wide range of educational issues.