Mathematics Specialist Teacher Programme Director
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Department or Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Up to £53,169 per annum
Location: Ormskirk
Hours: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Edge Hill University is one of the fastest growing universities in the United Kingdom and has been providing higher education for 125 years, based on an ethos of opportunity through excellence. The past five years have seen student applications double, turnover increase at a rate of around 20% per annum, and an investment of £130m on campus. Edge Hill is a dynamic and ambitious university with a clear sense of direction, and significant resources to invest in its future. It is currently ranked in the top 20 of the Sunday Times 75 Best Companies to Work for in the Public Sector.
Edge Hill University is one of the largest and most significant providers of education, training and research for the children's workforce in the country. Edge Hill has a reputation for, and a commitment to, outstanding practice and works with a variety of partners and employers to develop and deliver programmes that meet the needs of the children's workforce both now and for the future.
The Faculty's portfolio comprises initial teacher training across all age phases together with a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate professional development programmes and accreditation. In addition the Faculty is highly successful at securing and delivering national projects. For example the national Every Child Counts (ECC) project, Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL) and Primary Mathematics Specialist Training. At the heart of everything that the Faculty delivers is the student experience, impact and leading research.The Faculty is very ambitious with a strong team and continues to look for opportunities to work with new colleagues, partners and employers.
Work at the forefront of Primary Mathematics Education, directing our Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) programme across the North West and the West Midlands. Supported by a comprehensive infrastructure across the regions and at the University the role involves a high level of liaison with a project manager, regional co-ordinators and the DCSF to ensure effective delivery. An outstanding practitioner, you will have a good understanding of current leading-edge developments in the field. You will combine this with effective skills in team leadership, communication and organisation.
Ref: EH2592
Closing Date: 12 Jun 2010
Date Posted: 27 May 2010
More Information
Please send completed applications by e-mail to application@edgehill.ac.uk or to Human Resources, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP.
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