Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Geography)

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

Since its inception in 2019 the PGCE programmes at Swansea University have gone from strength to strength. In the last year the secondary programme has been through an Estyn inspection and been reaccredited by the Education Workforce Council. Both have complimented us on the strength of our programmes in general, with particular recognition for our work on wellbeing and on linking research and practice. Building on the success of our Secondary PGCE we are introducing a new Geography pathway in September 2025. We will be making a 0.5 FTE appointment to lead this pathway. This can be at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level.

This post is being advertised at the same time as an equivalent position for leading our new Secondary PGCE in History. For the right candidate we would consider combing these roles, i.e. as 1.0 FTE in Humanities. Please indicate if this is your preference in your letter of application.

The appointee will become a member of the Department of Education and Childhood Studies. This is a vibrant and collegial department with a commitment to undertaking and disseminating meaningful research. We work in partnership with many other universities in Wales and beyond, and with other parts of the sector. We pride ourselves on the quality of our research environment for all staff. Something which was complimented by the ESTYN inspection team.

The successful applicant will lead the Geography Pathway of the Secondary PGCE. They will also make contributions to other programmes in the department including the MA Education (Wales) and potentially to other undergraduate or Masters programmes.

Whilst we welcome applications from anyone with suitable experience and expertise, we would especially welcome applications able to teach and assess in the medium of Welsh.

Academic Career Pathway

The pathway for this post is Education. The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed

In the letter of application please make it clear how you meet the expectations of lecturer or senior lecturer as appropriate. Please also indicate if you would like to be considered for the 0.5 post in History to make a 1.0 FTE role in Humanities. If this full time post is of interest please demonstrate how you could meet the requirements for teaching both subjects.

Interviews for this role will take place in the week commencing April 14th.

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