Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training and Education
Overview
The University of Derby invites applications for a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training and Education position within the Institute of Education and Skills. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role based at the university. The primary programmes at the institution combine academic study with school-based placements across a network of partner schools.
Requirements
Applicants must possess Qualified Teacher Status and recent practical experience in primary or Early Years Foundation Stage education, along with a strong academic background. Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of current DfE, Ofsted, and ITTECF frameworks, as well as knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, mentoring, and school partnerships. Strong communication, relationship-building, and digital skills are also required. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
What you get
The offered salary ranges from thirty-nine thousand five hundred and sixty pounds to forty-six thousand nine hundred and seventy pounds per annum. The position may be eligible for visa sponsorship by the university depending on individual circumstances meeting specific UKVI criteria such as age, qualifications, or job classification.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-15, and the anticipated interview date is the 25th of November.
Links in this posting
- For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Mosey, Assistant Head of Discipline, email: c.mosey@derby.ac.uk
- For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
- To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
- The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI:
- The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI:
- You must also meet the English Language requirement.
- For more information, visit our website.