Lecturer in PGCE Primary EducationUniversity

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

The Subject of Education and Lifelong Learning, based within the School of Mind, Body and Society, is internationally recognised for its excellence in teacher education, creative pedagogy, and research into social justice and education. Our PGCE programmes are nationally recognised and highly regarded by schools and partners.

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Lecturer in Primary Education (0.6 FTE) with a specialism in Languages to teach across our PGCE Primary programme. You will contribute to recruitment, curriculum design, teaching and assessment, and support student teachers and school mentors. The post involves flexible working across primary curriculum teams, both on campus and in partnership schools.

About the candidate

You will be an experienced primary teacher or primary teacher educator with QTS and expertise in Primary Languages education. You will bring creativity, collaboration, and commitment to teacher development and inclusion. You will have a positive attitude and a flexible approach to working across primary curriculum areas.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Further Details:

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At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.

£44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting