Head of Initial Teacher Education

The role holder will be expected to primarily contribute to the planning, teaching, andassessment of the Early Years and SEND-related curriculum on the primary PGCE,

• Plan, teach and assess on Early Years and SEND- related modules across the
primary PGCE programme, the BA Education Culture and Society, and one module on SEND on the MA Education: Culture, Language and Identity.
• Design and write course materials, including adapting existing materials and
developing new materials, including online delivery;
• Contribute to the teaching and support of other programmes as appropriate within
the Department;
• Support activities to promote the Department's programmes;
• Provide academic and pastoral support for students and managing tracking and
record keeping systems;
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required;
• Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths' Regulations, Strategy,
and Objectives to work together to proactively advance Equality and Diversity;
• At all times to help maintain a safe working environment by participating in training
as necessary and following the Goldsmiths' Health and Safety Codes of Practice


• PGCE Secondary full-time programme in eight subjects
• PGCE Secondary part-time programme in six subjects
• MA Social Justice in Education
• MA Arts and Learning
• MA Creative Writing and Education
• MA Children's Literature
• BA Education
• MPhil/PhD Programmes in Éducation and in Art Practice and Learning
In addition, the department has a strong involvement in School Centred Initial TeacherTraining partnerships., programme, BA Education, and MA Social Justice in Education. Depending onqualifications and experience, they may also be expected to supervise PhD students., A relevant Honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status in England or theequivalent A, C,A higher degree, such as an MA, MSc, EdD, or PhD A, CDesirable Criteria 1 - QualificationsA recognised qualification in SEND, such as the NASENCO qualification A, CEssential Criteria 2 - KnowledgeAn understanding of Early Years education and implications of cultural context A, I, PAn understanding of SEND education and implications of cultural context A, I, PUp to date knowledge of EYFS policy A, I, PUp to date knowledge of SEND policy A, I, PEssential Criteria 3 - ExperienceExperience in the last three years of successful teaching and curriculumdevelopment in the Early Years, including at least three years teaching an Early A, I, PYears classExperience of teaching children with SENDs A, I, PExperience of working cooperatively with colleagues in diverse and inclusivecontexts A, R, IDesirable Criteria 3 - ExperienceExperience as a SENCO, Deputy SENCO, Inclusion Manager OR experienceteaching in a school specifically for serving children with SENDs, or similar A, I, PExperience of leading continuing professional development A, R, IExperience of teaching and supervising students on Master's and/ orUndergraduate programmes A, IExperience of supervising doctoral students A, IEssential Criteria 4 - SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal liaison skills in diverse and inclusivecultural contexts A, I, P, RThe ability to work as part of a team to achieve departmental goals A, R, IExcellent IT Skills and a willingness to engage in personal professionaldevelopment in this area A, IA commitment to, and understanding of, Equal Opportunities issues A, I

Goldsmiths, University of London, is a world-leading centre of educational excellencewhere ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We're lookingfor inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growingpersonally in a true learning organisation.As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working topromote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity,and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgroundswho share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students andstaff can thrive., The Department of Educational Studies, with its ethos of research and teachingexcellence, is one of the larger departments at Goldsmiths. It has a successful trackrecord in international and funded research, a thriving doctoral programme, largeprimary and secondary Initial Teacher Education programmes, postgraduateprogrammes and a BA in Education.The Department has a strong interdisciplinary research focus on issues of identityand social justice, learning for multilingual and multicultural communities indisadvantaged urban contexts, and the arts and learning, which includes visual arteducation, drama education, and children's literature in education. These central


• Competitive salary
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work loans
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas and
Easter
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay
• Contractual sick pay provision
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential and
free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal, family, or workrelated matters.
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir
• On-site dining facilities
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library
• Membership of Staff Diversity Networks: (Dis)Ability, Goldsmiths Race Equality
Group, LGBTQ+, Menopause, Parents and Carers, Women at Goldsmiths. (Staff are also encouraged to join networks as Allies should they wish to do so rather than as members)