Associate Lecturer - ITE Placement & ITAP Quality Assurance Pilot Lead

0.2 FTE / 7 Hours per week - Fixed Term until 31 July 2026

Grade 6, £35,608 - £37,694

The postholder will implement, run and evaluate an 8-month pilot that supports a consistent and evidence-informed approach to assuring the quality of trainee school placements and Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP). The role combines pilot leadership with administration, scheduling, record-keeping, data management and reporting.

• An experienced education professional with a strong understanding of Initial Teacher Education, placements and teacher development.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, teacher education or placement-related activity.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret evidence from a range of sources.
• Confidence working collaboratively with school partners and university colleagues.

• Developing and implementing quality assurance processes and evaluation activities.
• Working with partnership schools, mentors and university colleagues to gather evidence and feedback.
• Supporting observation, review and monitoring activities across placements and ITAP experiences.
• Maintaining accurate records and producing reports that inform quality enhancement.
• Identifying effective practice and opportunities for further development.
• Evaluating pilot outcomes and making recommendations for future development.

• Building positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Using evidence to inform decision- making and enhancement.
• Organising projects, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Visiting schools and engaging with professional practice.
• Supporting innovation and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll be based in the Department of Education, on our green campus in the north of Plymouth. Our current hybrid working policy means you can work from home or on campus.

Closing date: 15 October 2026 (at 11:59pm)

Interview date: 22 October 2026

At Marjon, we are deeply committed to supporting every member of our staff. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we hope you will take pride in becoming part of our community.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, depending on eligibility, which you can explore, here .

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, reflecting our strong commitment to inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Giles Freathy, Academic Director for Department of Education at