Lecturer in Specialist Teaching and Assessment Literacy- Difficulties; Dyslexia)

Position: Lecturer in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-based Difficulties (Dyslexia)
About the Role As a Lecturer in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-Based Difficulties (Dyslexia) within the School of Education, you will be responsible for planning, teaching and assessing on our PGCert Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-Based Difficulties (Dyslexia) programme. You will also provide specialist teaching across other programmes within the Faculty in relation to Dyslexia and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as contributing to our wider external continuing professional development and knowledge exchange activities.

You will play an active role in supporting high-quality teaching, supervision and assessment, enriching the student experience and supporting excellent graduate outcomes. Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the research activities of one of the Faculty’s Research Units and meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.

Where appropriate, you will also have opportunities to engage with the Faculty’s research centres and supervise postgraduate students.

The role offers scope to contribute to wider Faculty activity, including partnership working, knowledge exchange and continuing professional development aligned to the Faculty’s strategic priorities.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Chris Greenough (Head of School of Education, ).About You You will hold current professional membership and an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) from one of the following professional bodies:
British Dyslexia Association, The Dyslexia Guild or The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS).You are experienced in providing high-quality provision for learners with specific learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia and leading training and accreditation for professionals working with learners in settings. You bring a strong track record in learning and teaching, student experience and improving student outcomes.

You bring academic leadership experience and are able to deliver measurable improvement through others, working collaboratively and inclusively.

You will have a strong understanding of cutting-edge policy and practice in relation to dyslexia, and a strong understanding and commitment to regulatory professional bodies such as the UK British Dyslexia Association, The Dyslexia Guild or The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS).While the post is primarily to contribute to our Dyslexia provision, we particularly welcome applicants who hold additional current qualifications Dyscalculia, for example, SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) with a Dyscalculia/Maths Difficulties Remit and are able to contribute to both courses.

A clear commitment to inclusive, student centred practice and academic quality is essential.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Child disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & BenefitsA minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.

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