Head of Secondary ITE at Canterbury Christ Church University

Background of department/role

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education offers a diverse range of high-quality courses across contemporary and traditional areas of study in Arts, Humanities and Education. This role sits within the School of Teacher Education, a large academic School that delivers courses in the four discrete, but inter-linked, areas of Primary Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Secondary ITE, Further Education & Skills ITE, and Professional Learning. The School is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and the student experience, as well as growing a positive research and postgraduate culture.

The Secondary ITE academic portfolio at Canterbury Christ Church University comprises the PGCE Secondary Education course. School-based courses (PGCE with QTS and QTS-only) are also an important part of the academic portfolio and include partnership working with providers of School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). Our highly innovative and successful International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course is also situated within the Secondary ITE academic portfolio. 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.  

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and an experienced education professional who holds a first degree or higher degree in a cognisant discipline, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). As a member of the School Executive Group, you will be responsible for ensuring that School, Faculty and University initiatives are implemented within a local context. The Head of Secondary ITE will provide strategic leadership specific to this age-phase, including in the monitoring and evaluation of course performance metrics. With a proven track-record in highly effective leadership and management, you are an outstanding communicator who will 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.

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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How to apply

Start date for applications: 11^th of January
Closing date for applications: 8^th of February
Interviews are to be held: TBC shortly after closing

If you require further information regarding the post, please feel free to contact the Head of the School of Teacher Education (Michaela Barnard – michaela.barnard@canterbury.ac.uk) quoting reference number JOB REF: REQ04646

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.