Background of department/role

An exciting opportunity to lead our dedicated Primary ITE team in shaping the next generation of primary teachers.

The Primary ITE academic portfolio at Canterbury Christ Church University comprises undergraduate (BA Primary Education) and postgraduate (PGCE Primary Education) provision. School-based courses (PGCE with QTS and QTS-only) are also an important part of the academic portfolio including partnership working with providers of School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). Primary ITE also contributes to our highly innovative and successful International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course. The ITE academic portfolio has recently been re-designed to meet DfE 2024 ITT Criteria, including in the delivery of Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP), for implementation from September 2024.

As a member of the School Executive Group, the Head of Primary ITE will be responsible for ensuring that School, Faculty and University initiatives are implemented within a local context. The Head of Primary ITE will provide strategic leadership specific to this age-phase, including in the monitoring and evaluation of course performance metrics.

Applicants will need to be an experienced education professional, holding a first degree or higher degree in a cognisant discipline and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a proven track-record in highly effective leadership and management. They will need be an outstanding communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to reach their full potential.

Applications are welcome from those already working in a higher education context and those looking to transition into higher education.

How will you work?

Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply

Start date for applications: Friday 10th October 2024
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews are to be held: Friday 29th November 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Michaela Barnard, michaela.barnard@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05346.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.


Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

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Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.