The School of Education at the University of Strathclyde is the largest provider of Teacher Education in Scotland. We are seeking to appoint a full-time open ended (continuing contract) Teaching Fellow, to support the delivery of our Educational Leadership programmes. This includes our highly successful MEd in Educational Leadership and our Into Headship programmes. The post holder will contribute to the university’s commitment to the delivery of high quality learning and teaching and outstanding student experience, as well as enhancing our partnerships with external agencies such as Education Scotland, the GTCS and local authorities.

To be considered for the role, you will have a successful track record of professional experience of leadership in schools, a good honours degree and PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience and extensive knowledge in the field of Educational Leadership and Management, with a specific focus on leadership preparation. Applicants will demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and to build and maintain successful partnerships and possess high quality interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

A headship qualification at SCQF level 11 or equivalence and experience of teaching within the Higher Education sector is desirable.

A late January 2022 or early February start date is required.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Linda Brownlow, Head of School of Education (linda.brownlow@strath.ac.uk)

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 14 January 2022.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The University currently holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award, recognising our commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia.

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