UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
PRIFYSGOL DE CYMRU
School of Psychology, Early Years and Therapeutic Studies
Senior Lecturer in Education (Ref: LSE017)
Grade G, £38,522 - £44,607 per annum
Fixed term contract for 3 years
Internal vacancy ONLY
The successful applicant will teach across a range of education and early years modules on both the Treforest and
Caerleon campuses. This person will have experience of working in the UK education sector and be able to offer
specialist academic and/or professional expertise in a relevant area or areas of the curriculum. Experience in teaching,
mentoring and support skills in higher education would be an advantage. The person appointed will hold an honours
degree (or equivalent) and have relevant postgraduate qualifications and training. Possession or interest in undertaking
a PhD would be an advantage. Evidence of recent research output or future publishing potential would also be
advantageous.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 28th November 2013
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 5th December 203
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Senior Lecturer in Education – LSE017
Fixed term contract for 3 years
GRADE & SALARY:
Grade G, £38,522 - £44,607 per annum
DEPARTMENT:
School of Psychology, Early Years and Therapeutic Studies
Responsible to:
ASL, Associate Head of School
Main Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the delivery of an effective teaching and scholarly experience for the University’s students, and to help
further its ambitions in research and knowledge transfer.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
1. To undertake/contribute to the development of the curriculum within the subject area and to contribute to the
maintenance and development of existing modules and awards and develop own teaching materials, methods
and approaches.
2. To work to enhance existing schemes/courses, and to develop new areas, including new modules or courses
as appropriate. In particular to teach (and undertake associated responsibilities for) on the education
programmes - with particular emphasis on modules focusing on early years practice - and to engage in related
in-service provision as required.
3. To be a course or award leader, as determined in conjunction with the Associate Head. This will normally be
for courses or awards of reasonable complexity. As an alternative leadership of a complex module may be
appropriate.
4. To fully engage and comply with the concept of the ‘USW Academic’. This may include:
i.
Maintaining a personal research portfolio which enhances teaching and the research profile of the
subject area. This might also include leading collaborative projects, identifying sources of funding and
securing grant allocations
ii.
Reflecting on academic practice which develops teaching materials and/or methods of approach and
delivery. This will include engagement with the University’s Reflecting On Academic Practice (RAP)
Scheme.
iii.
Undertake research in a relevant area of education and to contribute to the education subject research
profile.
5. To utilise effective assessment instruments and ensure adequate, detailed feedback to students is provided
6. To engage with quality assessments, e.g. Subject review, module evaluation, leading such processes in areas
where there is personal leadership responsibility
7. To supervise the work of students in areas such as projects, fieldwork and placements
8. To communicate effectively with colleagues and students through internal networks, and the sharing of ideas
and information
9. To act as a mentor to less experienced staff
10. To attend field/subject/award boards as required
11. To participate in Faculty Open Days and other recruitment activities as appropriate
12. To undertake appropriate levels of pastoral care for students ensuring interpersonal skills are adequately
developed
13. To undertake continuous personal and professional development which ensures full fitness to practice in the
role of lecturer1
14. To comply with University policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data management
15. Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time commensurate with the grade and as required by the
Head of Division or Department or Dean of Faculty
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Good communication skills
b) A high level of competence in the skills
necessary for planning and delivery of taught
courses in education at HE level.
c) Ability to undertake appropriate research and
scholarly activity.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
d) Secure general knowledge of issues and
practice relevant to education in the British
school system.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
e) Successful experience of teaching in the UK
primary education system.
TRAINING
Essential
f) An honours degree.
g) A PGCE (schools sector) or equivalent
qualification (e.g. B.Ed)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
h) Ability and readiness to play a full and active
part in the professional work of a busy staff
team by manifesting the qualities of reliability,
initiative and enthusiasm and the production of
high quality work to deadlines.
i) Ability to develop positive working relationships
with students, colleagues and other
professional contacts.
Desirable
j) Good IT skills including the ability to use a
range of systems and packages to enhance
students' learning.
k) Ability to supervise research students.
l) Welsh Speaker
Desirable
m) Specialist knowledge of specific subjects areas
within the primary and early years curriculum.
The ability to support delivery of modules
focusing on language and literacy would be an
advantage as would specialist knowledge of
SEN.
n) Expertise in early year’s pedagogy.
Desirable
o) Experience of primary teaching or related
disciplines at H.E. level or in an advisory
teacher role.
p) Successful experience of working on
educational research or development projects
or postgraduate study
Desirable
q) A postgraduate/masters qualification in
education or a relevant discipline.
r) Research training relevant to doctoral study in
education.
Desirable
s) Evidence of recent published research or future
publishing potential.
When completing the application form candidates are required to highlight their suitability for the post by
referring their application details to the essential/desirable requirements set out in the Person Specification.
This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted.