Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. 

Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme. 

The Role

This role is based in Milton Keynes

This is an exciting opportunity to join NITE’s growing team of teacher educators to lead in the delivery of our new undergraduate teacher training routes. Our recently validated work-based routes include apprenticeships and work-based degrees for non-apprentices. The successful candidate will work alongside another Course Leader to manage the delivery of our five new programmes and support students. They will work closely with our design team to continue to develop our new programmes and lead a group of university lead mentors. 

Our Successful Candidate

We are looking for an experienced teacher or teacher educator to help guide the next stage of our development in ITT. The successful candidate ideally will have worked with trainee teachers. Experience in working with either apprentices in school-based apprenticeship routes, undergraduate student teachers and/or people studying whilst working as teaching assistants would be particularly advantageous.  

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

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Please get in touch with Dr Becky Geeson, Deputy Director of ITT at ae1226@coventry.ac.uk with any questions about the roles.