Head of Partnership and Mentoring in Initial Teacher Education
Lead strategic partnerships and mentoring for teacher education programmes in a research-driven, socially engaged environment.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with a background in teacher training, partnership development, and research-informed practice who seek to lead strategic initiatives in education policy and school-university collaboration.
Overview
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) seeks a strategic leader to oversee partnership and mentoring initiatives within its Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme. This role involves managing professional placements, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and fostering collaboration between the university and partner schools. The successful candidate will drive research-informed practice, support continuous professional development (CPD) for educators, and strengthen knowledge exchange across the region. The position is based in the School of Education, which is renowned for its socially engaged curriculum and strong partnerships with schools. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of UK teacher education landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and a commitment to evidence-based teaching and research.
What you'll do
- Oversee strategic and operational management of partnership and mentoring initiatives within Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes.
- Coordinate professional placement experiences for primary and secondary teacher training programmes in collaboration with Programme Leaders and the Partnership Team.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and internal quality assurance requirements for teacher education programmes.
- Lead coordination of Lead Mentor requirements and support teacher/educational leader continuous professional development (CPD).
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with schools to enhance practice and shared learning across the region through research and knowledge exchange.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the UK teacher education landscape, including regulatory and inspection frameworks.
- Collaborate with academic teams to integrate research-driven curriculum development and social justice principles into teacher training.
- Represent the School of Education in external engagements related to teacher education and partnership development.
Requirements
Degree required: Relevant undergraduate degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS, and either a PhD or a professional qualification with significant relevant professional experience.
Language: English; proficiency required for academic and professional communication.
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in leading teacher education partnerships and mentoring programmes.
- Strong strategic understanding of UK teacher education regulatory and inspection frameworks.
- Experience in managing professional placements and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Ability to coordinate and develop CPD programmes for educators and school leaders.
- Experience in fostering knowledge exchange and research collaboration between universities and schools.
- Leadership experience in a higher education or educational institution setting.
- Significant relevant professional experience in teacher education or related fields.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter through the external application portal provided. The application process involves submitting the required documents and meeting the specified deadline. Informal enquiries can be directed to Jane Gargan at J.Gargan@ljmu.ac.uk.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of relevant qualifications (e.g., QTS, PGCE, PhD or professional qualifications)
- Evidence of relevant professional experience
Contact
Jane Gargan· Head of Initial Teacher Education
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