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Lecturer in Professional Development Sports Coaching

Employer
ST MARYS UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM
Location
Twickenham, United Kingdom
Salary
£38,017 per annum
Closing date
27 Oct 2020

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Lecturer in Professional Development Sports Coaching

Department: Psychology and Pedagogic Science
Reports To: Programme Director/Head of Department
Starting Salary: £38,017 per annum
Hours: Full time (1.0 FTE)
Term: Permanent

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced lecturer to join our department. Applications are encouraged from individuals wishing to be part of an ambitious team designing industry relevant programmes and supporting students using contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in H.E. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be able to draw upon extensive experience of professional development in sports coachingto enrich teaching and knowledge transfer. 

The post is located in the newly formed Department of Psychology and Pedagogic Science which presently houses programmes in PE, Sport and Youth Development (BA), Sports Coaching (FD), Football Education, Development and Coaching (FD & BSc), Sports Coaching Science (BSc), Performance Analysis & Talent ID (BSc) Performance Football Coaching (MSc), Professional Development with specialisms (MSc) and Psychology (BSc) and Psychology of Mental Health (MSc). We are looking to reinforce St Mary’s developing reputation as a centre for excellence in sports coaching and development and we are presently recruiting for an ambitious and experienced member of staff to join our team and extend our expertise.

This role is for a lecturer who will undertake activities primarily associated with teaching on the MSc. Professional Development in Sports Coaching and contribute to our other post graduate performance coaching programmes. You will be expected to convene a range of modules, ensuring their quality against national and University benchmarks, and embedding good practice in inclusivity and diversity within curriculum design and teaching practices. In addition to being able to contribute to a range of subject areas within professional development we are particularly keen to hear from applicants with a special interest / expertise in strategic leadership and/or coaching in high performance contexts. You will be required to provide pastoral support for students and there will be opportunities to lead programme-related activities or represent the programme. You will need to be able to work flexibly as part of a team, play a key role in developing teaching and learning strategies and contribute to academic quality by pursuing excellence in teaching, research and demonstrate a commitment to developing your professional practice. You will be supported in your development towards these CPD objectives. Because of the nature of some of your work, 

The Faculty of Sport, Applied Health and Performance Science is an internationally recognised centre with established expertise and resources in sport, health and exercise sciences, pedagogy and psychology. At both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards.

There may be some flexibility regarding the role and interested parties are encouraged to contact the Head of Department, Dr Abbe Brady (abbe.brady@stmarys.ac.uk – 0208 240 4218) to discuss this further or the Programme Director for the Suite of Football Coaching programmes, Tom Hounsell (tom.hounsell@stmarys.ac.uk- 0208240 4222).  

For further information about the role and for details of how to apply please click here

Closing date: 27th October 2020 at 23:00

Interview dates: 3th and 4th November 2020 
 

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Established in 1850 and with a deep heritage in education, St Mary’s University, Twickenham has a strong reputation for teaching excellence and a student-centred approach.

St Mary’s University is a modern, friendly and welcoming university situated in the leafy borough of Richmond upon Thames and a short train journey away from the hustle and bustle of central London. St Mary’s is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth, to benefit students, staff and the wider St Mary’s community. As the University builds on its proud heritage, it is looking for exceptional people to help shape its progressive future.  Our current strategy, Vision 2025, is focused on people and place, with the aim of creating a positive learning environment centred on our campus.  

We are a strong and welcoming community of students and staff and are committed to the highest standards in teaching across our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. In 2019, we were again awarded Outstanding status by Ofsted and in the 2018 National Student Survey, St Mary’s ranked first in London for Teaching Excellence and Student Experience, contributing to our jump of 56 places in the NSS league table. 

We have also seen our second successive significant rise in the Sunday Times Good University Guide. Our rise of 39 places since 2017 positions us as 12th in London and 77th nationality. Other significant league table changes include a rise of 25 places in the 2019 Guardian University Guide league table, to 80th in the UK, and 17 places in the Complete University Guide as a notable climber.

In addition, we have a vibrant culture and environment.

Our core values; inclusiveness, generosity of spirit, respect and excellence underpin all we do as a University and we are actively working to embed these into our daily behaviours.  We want to create the best possible conditions for our students and staff to develop into independent problem solvers and ethical leaders, enthusiastic about knowledge and learning, and able to get things done.  

You will find further information on the web pages about our University. If you are excited by the opportunity to join St Mary’s and help us to realise our ambitious plans, then we look forward to hearing from you. 

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Location
WALDEGRAVE ROAD
TWICKENHAM
SURREY
TW1 4SX
United Kingdom

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