Job Description

The Department of Education invites applications for a Senior Departmental Lecturer in Mathematics Education. The post-holder will teach and supervise graduate students on the Department's professional programmes - primarily the PGCE (Mathematics) - and also the MSc in Learning & Teaching (MLT) and MSc in Teacher Education (MTEd).
We seek a candidate whose main research and teaching expertise is in Mathematics Education. All academic staff are expected to be research-active; the appointee should strengthen the Department's REF profile through publications and external research funding, and be able to supervise DPhil students.
Key responsibilities

• Teach and lead curriculum on the PGCE, MLT and MTEd programmes.
• Undertake high-quality research and secure external funding.
• Supervise postgraduate research, contribute to academic administration, and work with school partners.

Essential qualifications & experience

• PhD/DPhil in a relevant field and a good first degree in the curriculum subject.
• UK teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience teaching secondary mathematics (including A level/Further Maths desirable).
• Experience in initial/continuing teacher education, strong pedagogic awareness.
• A track record of publications and experience with research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative).
• Evidence of ability to write proposals and lead funded projects; strong interpersonal skills.

About the programmes

• The PGCE (Oxford Internship Scheme) has an international reputation for excellence and innovation.
• The MLT and MTEd are two-year, part-time Master's programmes (MTEd delivered by distance learning) with strong emphasis on research-informed pedagogy.

Informal enquiries: Professor Heath Rose, Director for People - .
Apply online via the University of Oxford Jobs website (upload CV and a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria).
Closing date: 12.00 noon (UK time), 10 November 2025. Only applications received by this deadline will be considered.
56,623 to 65,336 per annum. Grade 9

Skills Required