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Founded in 1902, IOE has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just, and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment is a world-leading centre for economics, geography, business, mathematics, science and humanities education. A core strength of the Department is in the study, support and improvement of pedagogy, curriculum and assessment through multidisciplinary programmes. The Department hosts top-rated initial teacher education programmes, incorporating Secondary PGCE, School Direct and Teach First, innovative Masters programmes and a wide range of continuing professional development courses.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) who will work principally on the Centre’s new educational programme on the Kindertransport. The programme will engage pupils with the personal stories of those involved in, and affected by, the experiences of Kindertransport, including the children’s stories and the perspective of Kindertransport parents. The programme will also provide the opportunity, at an appropriate age-level, to develop deeper knowledge and empathetic understandings of issues related to enforced migration, displacement and separation in contemporary society.
The postholder will help to devise and develop educational materials on the Kindertransport, principally for use with Year 6/7 students. This will include traditional classroom resources and digital material(s). You will play a role in the development and provision of a CPD course or courses to support the delivery of said educational materials. In addition, you will liaise with and draw upon the expertise of primary specialists and Holocaust historians to ensure all aspects of this programme are rigorous, robust and fit for purpose.
This post is on a part-time basis (.40 FTE/ 14.60 hours per week) and is initially funded until 31 August 2026. The post is available immediately, though precise start date can be discussed.
For further information on this post, please email: [email protected].
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
About you
The successful candidate will have a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching or equivalent qualification. You will have extensive knowledge and understanding of Holocaust education and have a good historical knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust. In addition, you will have experience of teaching in formal educational settings (primary or secondary), broad understanding of the current educational landscape in England, and awareness of contemporary issues and contexts in school settings.
Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria.
It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.
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