Senior Lecturer in Education (Teaching & Scholarship)

Job Number

BU04044

School/Department

The North Wales School of Education

Grade

9

Salary Information

Grade 9: £58,225 - £67,468 p.a.

Contract Duration

Permanent

Responsible to

Head of School

Closing Date

17-07-2026

The North Wales School of Education at Bangor University is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Senior Lecturer in Education to join our ambitious academic community.

As a leading provider of teacher education and professional learning, the School works in close partnership with schools, regional and national stakeholders, and the wider education sector to support educational improvement, workforce development and learner success across North Wales and beyond. Through our commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and civic engagement, we play a key role in shaping the future of education in Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and academic leader to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a particular focus on Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and professional learning. The successful candidate will help advance the School's strategic priorities through curriculum innovation, outstanding student experience, quality enhancement, partnership development and bilingual practice.

We are seeking a qualified teacher who has experience of leadership within school-based teacher education partnerships. Candidates will demonstrate a strong track record of excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment design, partnership working and accreditation activity. They will also bring an established profile in scholarship and/or research that informs and advances teacher education policy and practice.

Candidates should be educated to PhD (or near) completion in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as reasonably possible.

The ability to communicate effectively through the medium of Welsh is essential for this post. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, supervise and work with schools and partners confidently through the medium of Welsh.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure &​ Barring Service (DBS) check.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 17/07/2026

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Tricia Sterling, Head of School, e-mail: t.sterling@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Overview The North Wales School of Education is committed to high-quality education, partnership working and professional learning across the region. The School works closely with schools, settings, consortia and other stakeholders to support teacher education, practitioner development and educational improvement across North Wales and beyond.

This post will make a significant contribution to the School’s work across undergraduate and postgraduate provision, particularly in Initial Teacher Education and professional learning programmes, and will support the School’s strategic priorities in curriculum development, student experience, quality enhancement, bilingual practice, partnership engagement and civic mission.

Bangor University is committed to being at the forefront of teacher education and educational research. Through significant investment in our teacher education and research capacity, we are helping to meet the evolving needs of the profession and contribute to the future of education in Wales. Our vision aligns closely with national priorities, including Our National Mission and the National Strategy for Education Research and Enquiry , ensuring that our work has meaningful impact on policy, practice and outcomes for learners.

Purpose of the Job

• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across Education programmes, including ITE and professional learning provision.
• To lead and develop high-quality teaching materials, modules, assessments and pedagogic approaches that enhance student and practitioner learning.
• To provide academic guidance, pastoral support and professional mentorship to students and programme participants.
• To contribute to programme leadership, quality assurance, partnership working and School administration as designated by the Head of School.
• To maintain scholarly activity related to teaching, professional practice and curriculum innovation, with a particular focus on teacher education and workforce development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching, tutorials, workshops and seminars across ITE and professional learning programmes, responding effectively to diverse learner backgrounds, stages of career and modes of study.
• Develop, review and enhance modules, curricula and assessment strategies in Education, with particular responsibility for areas linked to teacher education, practitioner development and professional learning.
• Act as module leader and contribute to programme leadership, ensuring high standards in learning, teaching, assessment, feedback and student progression.
• Support the design and delivery of professionally relevant and research-informed curricula that align with contemporary educational policy, pedagogic practice and sector expectations.
• Provide academic advising, personal tutoring and pastoral support to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including support for placement-based or work-related learning where appropriate.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, projects and practitioner enquiries as required.
• Lead or contribute to quality assurance and enhancement processes, including annual monitoring, module evaluation, validation activity, external examiner responses and periodic review.
• Work collaboratively with regional schools, partner organisations, practitioners and other stakeholders to support ITE delivery, partnership development and professional learning activity.
• Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, induction, outreach, open days and other activities that promote the School and support recruitment and retention.
• Undertake leadership or coordination roles within the School, such as admissions, programme leadership, professional learning development, partnership coordination, quality responsibilities or mentoring of less experienced colleagues.
• Maintain an active scholarly profile through pedagogic innovation, professional engagement, publication, conference activity or knowledge exchange related to education and teacher development.
• Contribute to bilingual and inclusive practice across the School and support the University’s commitment to equality, diversity and the Welsh language.

Other Duties And Responsibilities This list of duties is not exhaustive but indicates the main areas of activity of the post. Duties may be amended, following consultation, by the Head of School in line with the needs of the School and the grade of the post.

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and training

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience.
• Recognition by Advance HE as a Senior Fellow, or the ability to achieve this within an agreed timescale if appointed on the Teaching and Scholarship profile.

Desirable

• Professional qualifications or recognised expertise in teacher education, curriculum development, mentoring or professional learning.
• Relevant school, teacher education or system leadership experience.

Essential Experience and knowledge

• Considerable experience of successful teaching in higher education with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
• Evidence of strong student learning outcomes and high-quality teaching practice.
• Experience of module development, curriculum design and assessment in Education.
• Experience of leading or contributing to quality assurance and enhancement activity.
• Evidence of working across partnership contexts, ideally including schools, settings or professional learning networks.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in teacher education, professional learning and educational practice.
• Evidence of