The School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and innovative Senior Lecturer to join the teams contributing to the teaching and development of postgraduate and undergraduate ITE programmes taught at Chester. The successful candidate will be a specialist secondary Science teacher able to lead and develop the teaching of the Science secondary PGCE, as well as train, and support the next generation of high quality science teachers.  The post is for a one year fixed term appointment to provide cover for another colleague on maternity leave.

You will be required to have an undergraduate degree, qualified teacher status, and a degree at Master’s level or equivalent (or to be working towards a Master’s level qualification). Proven experience of successful teaching of science in secondary schools and experience of ITE at school or HEI level is essential, as is an informed understanding of the national agenda for Universities, Education and ITE. You will also have outstanding organisational leadership and communication skills and the energy and vision to drive partnership developments. 

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Closing Date: 29 Apr 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £56,535 per annum

The School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and innovative Senior Lecturer to join the teams contributing to the teaching and development of postgraduate and undergraduate ITE programmes taught at Chester, Warrington and Shrewsbury sites. The successful candidate will lead the recruitment and selection policies and procedures of students across all courses, phases and routes leading to QTS. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a background in primary and/or early years teaching.

You will be required to have an undergraduate degree, qualified teacher status, and a degree at Master’s level or equivalent (or to be working towards a Master’s level qualification). Experience of ITE at school or HEI level is essential, as is an informed understanding of the national agenda for Universities, Education and ITE. You will also have outstanding organisational leadership and communication skills and the energy and vision to drive partnership developments. 

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Closing Date: 28 Apr 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £44,746 to £50,253 per annum pro rata