Assistant Professor in Primary Teacher Education

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in primary teacher education with a focus on psycho-socio-emotional development and behaviour management. Working both independently and with other colleagues, the successful candidate will be expected to make an immediate contribution to the Faculty's teaching and research, with particular responsibility for teaching on the Primary PGCE programme, supporting those training to teach children in the 3-11 age range. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and teaching of the Professional Studies course on the Primary PGCE programme and will be a Partnership Tutor for trainees in schools. Candidates will therefore be qualified teachers, have substantial teaching experience in a primary school setting in the UK, and a proven ability to provide an inspirational, enthusiastic model of good teaching to both children and adults. We would particularly welcome candidates with experience of working with children with special educational needs, disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

The position offers an exciting opportunity for a research-active teacher educator to join a vibrant multi-disciplinary Faculty. The successful candidate will demonstrate an outstanding engagement with research in primary education and/or primary teacher education with a focus on psycho-socio-emotional development and behaviour management. They will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programmes, including PGCE, Masters and Doctoral teaching.

Candidates will hold a doctorate in a relevant subject, or be close to completion in their doctoral studies. Applications are encouraged from professionals early in their careers. The successful candidate will demonstrate an outstanding engagement with research in primary education and/or primary teacher education with a focus on psycho-socio-emotional development and behaviour management. The person appointed will contribute to the international profile of the Faculty through high quality research publications, grant capture, impactful dissemination, and public engagement. The successful candidate will also have relevant experience of working with beginning teachers, postgraduate students or undergraduate students, including teaching, mentoring, or supervising. The ability to manage a diverse workload and work cooperatively with academic colleagues and support staff is essential.

The Faculty is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All members of our community are expected to engage with developing and raising awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the Faculty.

For full details of the duties and responsibilities of the post, criteria for appointment and the person specification, please see the further particulars.

This permanent role is available from 1 August 2023.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.

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Please ensure that you upload the following three documents: (1) cover letter (up to 2 pages, minimum font size 11), indicating the nature of the contribution you would make to teaching and research in consideration of the criteria of the post. (2) A detailed curriculum vitae including an up-to-date publications list. (3) A statement demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring and/or lived experience (up to 1 page, minimum font size 11).

The closing date for applications is Thursday 23 February 2023.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mrs Jane Warwick, Course Manager of the Primary PGCE (jw322@cam.ac.uk).

Interviews for this post are planned for 20 March (presentations) and 21 March (panel interviews).

Please quote reference JR35071 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.