Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Secondary Modern Languages with a Specialism in German

Location: St John’s Campus

Hours per Week: 18.5

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months

The University of Worcester (UW) has an excellent reputation for its high quality and innovative provision in Education. As an 'outstanding’ provider of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) across our Primary and Secondary provision, we are nationally recognised for our overall quality and high sustained employment rates of our trainee teachers. 

Modern Languages (ML) is a popular and well-established subject in the PGCE Secondary portfolio. In this context, the Institute of Education is seeking to appoint an inspirational and excellent specialist in Modern Languages, ideally including German, if possible, with a strong commitment to developing a centre of excellence at the University on a 0.5 fixed term contract for 2 years in the first instance.

The successful applicant will work closely with the ML Subject Lead to ensure an excellent trainee teacher experience and will be responsible for undertaking some teaching and visiting trainees in our partner schools. The role will involve working with mentors to develop the trainees’ skills and expertise in evidence-informed practice and becoming expert practitioners. The role will include quality assurance of mentoring and the practice-based experience for our trainees in line with the University procedures and expectations.

The successful applicant will show a clear commitment to practice-based research and should demonstrate some evidence of developing their profile in this particular aspect of academic work.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £41,732, with the opportunity to progress to £45,585 for Lecturer appointments and annual incremental increase up to £54,395, with the opportunity to progress to £59422 for Senior Lecturer appointments (pro rata)
• 47 days of leave per year pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)  
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Tracy Wallis, Head of Department for Secondary and FES (t.wallis@worc.ac.uk) 

Closing Date: Sunday 20 April 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025

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