Teaching Fellow (111636-0526)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Andy Hind (Head of The Centre for Teacher Education) at andrew.hind@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

Background Checks

• This role will require an Enhanced DBS with childrens' barred list.
• If you are included on a child barred list, you will be breaking the law by applying for this role.

This role provides an opportunity for an experienced practitioner to lead the provision of Physical Education specialist input to the University’s highly regarded Initial Teacher Education programmes. The successful candidate will be able to shape the subject pedagogy of beginning teachers on our courses, both local and international.

The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to the wider course provision through teaching on the Professional Enquiry and Professional Practice modules, marking of academic work and selection of PGCE applicants.

All colleagues in the Centre for Teacher Education participate in a regular programme of professional development and peer learning. The post also provides wider development opportunities across the University.

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching at the secondary age range and an ability to model good teaching to others. Experience of mentoring and teacher education in a school or university context would demonstrate the complex skills needed in the core aspects of this work.

We would welcome candidates who would be able to take on the key roles quickly, but who are also looking for an opportunity to learn and develop as a teacher educator. The role requires a willingness to develop a strong understanding of research in education and to apply this to the development of professional teaching skills and knowledge.

Candidates will need to demonstrate very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both in university and as a visitor in school to quickly establish the confidence of students and colleagues in a range of settings. The role also requires strong time management skills and self-managing a complex portfolio of work allocation.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 14th June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) 

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: 1st August 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.