Senior Lecturer​/Lecturer in ITE​/Primary

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in ITE (Primary)Department: School of Education, Language & Psychology Location: York Salary: £39,355 to £59,139 per annum Closing Date: Tuesday 06 May 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Friday 23 May 2025 Reference: 056-25 Full time permanent About YSJ York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. The Department Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is part of the School of Education, Language and Psychology. Within ITE we offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a three-year BA Primary Education programme and a one-year PGCE Primary programme. The Role We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic full time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Primary), who is able to teach English as a core specialist subject with the ability to teach other subject areas across our primary programmes. Primary school experience, with working knowledge and understanding of the national curriculum, is necessary alongside experience of working with student teachers, either in a primary school setting or within an ITE department within Higher Education. Required Skills and Experience It is essential that applicants possess a combination of both professional and academic qualifications. The post holder should therefore have qualified teacher status (QTS), teaching experience in a primary school, and experience of working with ITE students/programmes. The ability to support teaching in wider Professional Studies would also be welcome. Ideally applicants will have a doctorate and be research active. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to student teachers. You will also be expected to join one of our research development groups. Further Information Please note that this role can be available at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level depending on experience. Please make it clear in your application whether you are applying for a Lecturer role or Senior Lecturer role. Please contact Dr Keither Parker at  if you would like further information regarding the role. This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Application process support We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Our benefits package We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses and online resources to help you develop your digital skills
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees

Further information about life at YSJ Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees. Closing Date - Tuesday 06 May 2025 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Friday 23 May 2025#J-18808-Ljbffr