Senior Lecturer PGCE Secondary History or Computer Science Education in Hatfield

Overview

• Post Title: Senior Lecturer – PGCE Secondary History or Computer Science Education
• SBU/Department: School of Law and Education
• FTE: 1 FTE (37 hours per week)
• Duration of Contract: Permanent
• Salary: UH8 £46,049pa to £58,225pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
• Location: De Havilland Campus, Hatfield

Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

The postholder will provide high quality teaching, research and module leadership on the Postgraduate Secondary History or Computer Science Initial Teacher Training programme, providing pastoral and academic support for students. The Senior Lecturer will play an important role as part of a team incorporating the Head of Department, Programme Leader, the professional and technical staff, the Dean of School and the Associate Deans of School. The postholder will have responsibility for teaching and research into the development of the subject.

Skills and experience required

We are seeking a candidate with recent, relevant teaching experience in history or computer science at secondary level in the UK, combined with proven involvement in Ofsted inspection activity, either in schools or within the Initial Teacher Training sector. You will bring strong subject knowledge, the ability to lead curriculum development, and excellent communication skills to present complex ideas with clarity to a range of audiences. Highly organised and confident in planning and using IT effectively, you will be able to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team. You will have a clear understanding of the educational needs of students, an appreciation of their prior learning experiences, and the ability to foster positive working relationships. Experience in higher education teaching, research, or service evaluation would be an advantage.

Qualifications required

You will hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in a relevant discipline, and a Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent level 7 (or higher) qualification in a relevant field or significant experience. UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, and Fellowship of Advance HE would be a welcome addition.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Contact Details / Informal Enquiries

Chris Powell (Head of Secondary ITE – c.powell3@herts.ac.uk) or Dom Shibli (Head of ITE – d.shibli@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 08 March 2026

Interview Date: 20 March 2026

Reference Number: REQ000512

Date advert placed: 04 February 2026

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.