Head of Initial Teacher Education

The role holder will collaborate with the PGCE leadership team to provide strategicleadership within the department, focusing on Initial Teacher Education, which includesthe PGCE (QTS) and PGCE (non QTS) programmes.Main duties:

• Implement a clear strategy for PGCE provision. Stay up to date with all relevant
regulatory requirements.
• Administer and manage ITE bursaries in line with Department for Education
guidance. Ensure full compliance with the relevant ITE Bursary Funding Manual and/or other relevant documentation. Oversee accurate allocation, monitoring, and reporting of bursary payments.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools and external organisations.
• Work closely with programme leaders and tutors. Develop self evaluation
documents. Communicate key priority areas clearly to colleagues.
• Ensure that targets for recruitment, retention, student experience, and
satisfaction are met across all PGCE programmes.
• Develop systems to compile and analyse profile data. Identify trends. Put in place
appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Work with relevant teams at Goldsmiths to update the Partnership Agreement.
Ensure compliance with ITT standards and institutional legal and procurement requirements.
• Create Service Level Agreements for PGCE Non QTS provision. Ensure they
are signed before the start of term. Negotiate changes to financing models with SCITT programme leaders where needed.
• Ensure that systems supporting student experience and progression are in place
and working effectively. Evaluate these systems regularly. Support tutors in addressing student concerns.
• Liaise with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies as required. Ensure that
programmes are compliant and ready for inspection and review.
• Oversee the curriculum in Primary and Secondary programmes. Ensure
alignment with module specifications and Core Content Framework entitlements.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
• Work in line with Goldsmiths regulations, strategy, and objectives. Contribute to
advancing equality and diversity.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times. Participate in training as
required. Follow Goldsmiths Health and Safety policies and codes of practice.

A relevant Honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status in England or A the equivalent A higher degree or equivalent advanced professional qualification and/or A significant equivalent experience of advanced professional practice., Extensive knowledge of ITE policy and practice, with ability to develop I and lead institutional strategic responses to the evolving ITE landscape. Extensive knowledge of the governance and regulatory frameworks for A, I ITE, and the ability to lead on all aspects of compliance and inspection; including knowledge of Teachers' Standards and the Core Content and Early Career Frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of the internal systems and processes that underpin the delivery of effective and innovative pedagogical A, I approaches in ITE; ability to lead the development and dissemination of best practice. Extensive knowledge of research-informed, evidence-based practice in I ITE and the ability to translate this into policy and practice development. Essential Criteria 3 - Experience Significant experience working as part of university-based Teacher A, P, I Education Programmes Networking and facilitating partnership and collaborative working both A, P, I internally and with a wide range of external organisations. Experience of successful strategic management including leading I programmes and teams over a sustained period of time Experience of successful delivery of ITE strategic targets, and of A, I designing and delivering responsive measures where appropriate. Experience of involvement in self-evaluation and improvement planning A, I activity. Experience of the pro-active and efficient operational management of A, I resources. Experience of successfully managing academic performance and A, I professional growth of a team. Experience of the systems and processes that underpin student A, I progression and the ability to apply relevant regulations consistently. Extensive expertise of teaching and leading modules that are delivered A, I both on campus and remotely. Experience of mentoring and supporting the development of colleagues A, I Essential Criteria 4 - Skills Excellent communication skills with proven ability to adapt accordingly to meet the needs of a wide range of stakeholders, including the ability A, P, I to establish effective working relationships with colleagues internally and across the university. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage a I varied workload and meet deadlines. A proven ability to use a range of technology to support teaching, learning and communication. An understanding of how data can be used I to support the development of the programme. Demonstrative commitment to equity and social justice in the fulfilment I of your duties, interactions and behaviours with others.

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 and, The School of Mind, Body, and Society, brings together the well-established andEducationPsychologySocial Work,Community Studies, and Therapies internationally recognised core disciplines of, , . The School currently hosts over 1,500 students andmore than 100 staff members, fostering an interdisciplinary and collaborativeenvironment that promotes innovation and excellence.The school is committed to supporting students to develop the skills and expertiseneeded in today's world. School staff actively participate in research and scholarship,and our teaching is grounded in rigorous professional and research standards alongwith a strong sense of community. The School offers highly regarded, professionallyaccredited programmes that prepare students for careers in teaching, psychology

Our research addresses pressing societal challenges and advances knowledge in areassuch as social justice and inclusion/exclusion, social policy, faith and religion, health andwellbeing, and lifespan development. We actively investigate issues affecting children,schools, families, and communities, alongside topics related to professional formation,practice, and ethics. Our focus on creative and innovative learning is grounded instrengths and expertise across arts, language, pedagogy, cognition, communication,and information processing. The school demonstrates exceptional research impact,with 100% of its research rated as 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' in Social Workand Social Policy and Psychology in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. The Subject of EducationThe Subject of Education sits within the School of Mind, Body and Society atGoldsmiths, a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment that brings together expertise inwellbeing, education, psychology, and community studies. It sustains a strong trackrecord in international and funded research, a thriving doctoral community, large andwell-regarded primary and secondary Initial Teacher Education programmes, a rangeof postgraduate degrees, and a BA in Education.Our work is characterised by a distinctive interdisciplinary focus on identity and socialjustice, learning in multilingual and multicultural communities, particularly indisadvantaged urban contexts, and the relationship between the arts and learning,including visual art, drama, and children's literature in education. These concerns reflecta long-standing commitment to social justice, which informs both our research and ourteaching across all programmes.The Subject of Education is also home to three Research Centres: Arts and Learning;Identities and Social Justice; and Language, Culture and Learning, each contributing toa dynamic and critically engaged research culture within the School of Mind, Body andSociety.,
• 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
• 3 days of volunteering leave per annum, plus parental and study leave allowance.
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade
• 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)