Academic Tutor (Education)

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing Higher Education landscape at home and internationally. Our strategic plan which capitalises on our long and successful track-record of ‘life changing’ is ambitious and relevant for a 21st century global University.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our Education and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provision in the development and training of prospective teachers and the promotion of teaching and learning, research and reach-out activities across the faculty, in the vibrant School of Education at the University of Sunderland.

The School of Education is currently seeking to expand its pool of Academic Tutors. We are particularly interested in Academic Tutors who could support the design and delivery of Secondary PGCE Physical Education (PE) with QTS programme. This is a part time opportunity and hours may vary dependent upon availability.

As an Academic Tutor in Initial Teacher Training, you will work within the ITT Team across the range of provision, and engage in several activities, including the development of teaching materials and high-quality delivery of these, marking of assessments, supporting trainee progress and supervision of trainees on practicum.

What you can bring

The successful candidate will ideally hold a master’s in education and should also have Qualified Teacher Status with proven expertise in your subject and phase.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Friday 31^st January (23.59 GMT).

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a large volume of applications.

Please contact the Associate Head of School for an informal discussion about the role.

Associate Head of School: Post Compulsory Education and Secondary Initial Teacher Training

Andrew Buglass – [email protected]

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2025

Team: Academic

Salary: Hourly Rate - £19.69 - £23.40