Job Description

Unit : Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) Salary : \xc2\xa344,414 to \xc2\xa352,841 (pro-rata) Location : Please quote reference : 21125 Terms: 1.0FTE (Field of Learning and Technology Experience) OR 0.5FTE Computer Science/ICT OR 0.5FTE Design and Technology - Fixed period until 31 August 2025 Closing Date : 2 October, 2023 - 12:00

Interview date: Wednesday 18th October 2023

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The Open University is the UK\'s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Technology Curriculum Tutor to support the PGCE Programme at the OU, which offers two routes into teaching in Wales via an employment-based approach or through part time study.

The role holder will be part of the Secondary Curriculum Tutor team for the PGCE at the OU in Wales and will be responsible for student teaching and assessment across the Technology aspect of the Area of Learning and Experience in Science and Technology. Applicants may apply for a combined technology role or express an interest in a job share approach of 0.5FTE Computing and ICT or 0.5FTE Design and Technology. You will work closely with student teachers, School partners and others to ensure the quality and delivery of the programme pan-Wales via online distance education tuition.

The role will require some travel for work purposes throughout Wales, and occasional travel to Milton Keynes. This is a homeworking role, but you will be expected to travel to the Open University offices in Cardiff.

Skills and experience

• A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position.
• Extensive experience of secondary teaching in a relevant subject area and hold GTS
• Strong knowledge of teacher education
• Aware of and keen to participate actively in support student teachers to teach the Curriculum for Wales and other initiatives in teaching
• An aptitude for being or becoming an inspiring online distance education teacher

More information can be provided via a link to the

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Lauren Denton at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or quoting the reference VRF 21125.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.

To apply for this role please submit the following to ;

• CV
• Personal Statement, of up to 1,000 words. You should set out in your statement why you\'re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
• Application Form (see Job Related Information below)

The job reference number \'VRF 21125\' will need to be included in your email title.

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

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