Lecturer in Education - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University UK

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Description

Unit:
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)

Salary:
£45,585 to £46,974

Location:
Milton Keynes

Please quote reference: 21538

Full Time, Fixed-term contract for 2 years

Closing Date: 11 April, :00

Interview date:
Friday 26 April 2024
Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Full time starting salary is £45,585 to £46,974 per annum, with potential progression when in post to £54,395 per annum.

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools.

We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lecturer to join the Open University's Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS).

You will be part of the undergraduate Education Studies (Primary) team situated in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS).

In addition to running the successful undergraduate Education Studies programme colleagues may have opportunities to contribute to the Masters programme, postgraduate research, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Wales and global projects with our partners.

Details of some of the team's research and scholarship activity can be seen at the Faculty of Wellbeing Education and Language Studies welcome to WELS research pages.

This is an excellent opportunity for a colleague to contribute to the:

development and delivery of modules and resources in the undergraduate programme area of Education Studies (Primary)
Faculty's programme of research and scholarship.

- academic development and organisation of the programme, School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sports, the Faculty and The Open University

Skills and experience

A higher degree (Masters or above) relating to Education Studies (Primary).
Relevant experience of HE teaching and assessment that engages and retains students.
Experience and a recognised qualification relating to teaching children aged years.
The knowledge and experience necessary to contribute to the development and production of modules in Education Studies (Primary).
A strong commitment to excellence in inclusive learning and teaching for a diverse student population.
Demonstrable experience of having used digital technology for a variety of purposes including learning and teaching.
The ability to engage in research, scholarship or knowledge exchange through activities such as publications and/or widely recognised and disseminated contributions to learning and teaching in Education Studies (Primary).

More information can be provided via the below link to the Job Description.

What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term.

Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply
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CV:

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Personal statement, _up to 1,000 words_
, you should set out in your statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job description.

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