Assistant Professor In Mathematics Education

The School of Education has a large, well established and highly respected tradition of initial teacher education (ITE).  There is a long-established secondary programme and an innovative and growing primary programme. The School seeks to appoint an experienced teacher/teacher educator to work in this area. The role holder will contribute to the leading and teaching of the secondary mathematics ITE programmes and work closely with colleagues on other ITE programmes and the ITE leadership team. Teaching on ITE programmes includes supporting a group of personal tutees across the year and working closely with colleagues in partnership schools.  They will contribute to the development of ITE programmes and, potentially, to other programmes offered by the School (e.g. the BA Education, MA Education or PGCE International). They will engage in scholarship of teaching in a range of ways, including innovating and developing curriculum and pedagogy, engaging with key ideas in the field through leadership of projects and writing in the area of mathematics ITE or a related area. Applicants should hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (primary), or equivalent, and a masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant area. They should also have substantive teaching experience in secondary Mathematics Education in the UK and experience of supporting student teachers or ECTs. This role starts in September, or as soon as possible thereafter. This post is available on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered. Interviews will be on 23rd or 24th May 2024. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Helen Bowhay, Director of Initial Teacher Education, helen.bowhay@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'. Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award. We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process. We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.